Hawar
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Hawar is the largest of the Hawar Islands
of Bahrain
. Its area of 40 square kilometres is nearly 80% of that of the Hawar Island group.
In 2002, Bahrain applied to have the Hawar islands recognised as a World Heritage Site, due to their unique environment and habitat for endangered species. This site is home to many wildlife species and a very interesting place for birdwatchers and divers.
The island is composed of a continuous beach ridge complex in the west, with sloping bedrock rising west to east. There are complex bay and cliff formations along the east coast. The island rises to a maximum elevation of 22 metres.
Hawar Islands
The Hawar Islands are a group of islands situated off the west coast of Qatar in the Gulf of Bahrain of the Persian Gulf.Despite their proximity to Qatar , the islands...
of Bahrain
Bahrain
' , officially the Kingdom of Bahrain , is a small island state near the western shores of the Persian Gulf. It is ruled by the Al Khalifa royal family. The population in 2010 stood at 1,214,705, including 235,108 non-nationals. Formerly an emirate, Bahrain was declared a kingdom in 2002.Bahrain is...
. Its area of 40 square kilometres is nearly 80% of that of the Hawar Island group.
In 2002, Bahrain applied to have the Hawar islands recognised as a World Heritage Site, due to their unique environment and habitat for endangered species. This site is home to many wildlife species and a very interesting place for birdwatchers and divers.
The island is composed of a continuous beach ridge complex in the west, with sloping bedrock rising west to east. There are complex bay and cliff formations along the east coast. The island rises to a maximum elevation of 22 metres.