Location Persian Gulf Total islands 1 Length 6 km (3.7 mi) Elevation 3 m Archipelago Bahrain | Adjacent bodies of water Gulf of Bahrain Major islands Umm an Nasan Island Width 4 km (2.5 mi) Area 20 km² Adjacent body of water Gulf of Bahrain | |
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Umm an Nasan island (Arabic: ام النعسان) is the fifth largest island in Bahrain. It is 17.5 km (10.9 mi) west of the capital, Manama, on Bahrain Island.
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Map of Um Al Naasan, Bahrain
Description
Umm an Nasan is privately owned by King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and is off limits to ordinary citizens. There is little development on the island other than three palaces for the King and some gardens. There is also a small population of black buck introduced to the island. The small Umm an Nasan village is located on the west coast, and has some nomadic families which care for the deer and gazelles of the island.
Geography
Umm an Nasan lies in the Gulf of Bahrain in Persian Gulf to the west of Bahrain Island, and to the east of the Saudi coastal city of Khobar.
Administration
The island belongs to Northern Governorate.
Transportation
Umm an Nasan is connected to Bahrain Island through the King Fahd Causeway. Umm an Nasan is connected to Jidda Island through the Jidda Causeway.