Muharraq (Arabic: المحرق, romanized: al-Muḥarraq) is Bahrain's third-most populous city and served as its capital until 1932 when it was replaced by Manama. The population of Muharraq in 2020 was 263,373.
Muharraq served as the country's capital until 1932. It rose to prominence during the 19th century as the center of Bahrain's pearling industry, playing a vital economic and cultural role.
Muharraq (Arabic: المحرق, romanized: al-Muḥarraq) is Bahrain's third-most populous city and served as its capital until 1932 when it was replaced by Manama. The population of Muharraq in 2020 was 263,373.
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