The government of Bahrain provides free medical care. Bahraini contemporary music Land and climate. Most of Bahrain consists of desert. The island of Bahrain makes up almost the entire country. Other islands include Al Muharraq, Sitrah, and Umm Nasan.
Bridges connect the principal islands.
A causeway links Bahrain to the Saudi Arabian mainland. Many freshwater springs provide ample drinking water for the northern coast of the island of Bahrain. Farmers use much of this spring water to irrigate their land. Northern Bahrain receives most of the little rain that falls. Bahrain has hot, humid summers.