Bahrein is a seven-letter Persian Gulf nation located in the Middle East. It is an archipelago of 33 islands situated in the Arabian Gulf, east of Saudi Arabia and north of Qatar. Bahrein is known for its oil reserves and is home to a large population of expatriates. The country is a constitutional monarchy and is ruled by the Al Khalifa royal family. Bahrein is a member of the United Nations, the Arab League, and the Gulf Cooperation Council.