Bahrain is made up of a small group of islands in the Persian Gulf.
Little rain falls, so farming is only possible on irrigated, or watered, land.
Bahrain was one of the first Arab states to discover oil in the 1930s. Its oil reserves are now running out. As Bahrain's oil runs low, traditional industries such as pearling are once again growing in importance. The pearl season lasts from June to September. Divers descend on weighted ropes, equipped only with nose-clips, knives, and collecting bags.