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Governorate of Bahrain
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The Southern Governorate (المحافظة الجنوبية, Al-Muḥāfaẓat al-Janūbīyah) is in Bahrain.
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Famous lonesome tree in the middle of a dry desert. Scientists haven't figured out how it survives, since no underground aquifer or spring exists under that area. In fact, all underground water sources are around the tree are contaminated with salt, suggesting the tree may in fact possess a mutation rendering it salt-tolerant.
A motor sports venue, best known for the annual Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix. It's usually in March but in 2026 was relocated to Sepang in Malaysia, and deferred to October. The next Grand Prix is 12-14 March 2027, with a pre-season testing session on 24-27 Feb. The track is 5.543 km long so cars make 57 laps to total 308 km.
Combined nature reserve and zoo, and the only one of Bahrain's five protected areas on land. The zoo part is open to the public and showcases animals and plants native to the Arabian Peninsula, Africa and South Asia.
Attention to detail and opulent surroundings. The staff are welcoming and attentive, without being overwhelming, and the food is good.
Drive or take a taxi. For destinations along the east coast as far as Jaww and along the west coast as far as the University of Bahrain (holidays all the way to Jazair Beach), bus is an option too.
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Travel tipsFormula One or F1 is the premier category of Motor sport, with cars racing at over 350 kph. They mostly race on purpose-built circuits but sometimes on closed streets, with Monaco the most famous example.
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Culture & historyIslam is one of the world's most important religions, second only to Christianity in number of adherents. Its followers are called Muslims and their houses of worship, mosques.
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