Bahrain is an island country located in Western Asia between Qatar and Saudi Arabia. It has a mostly low desert plain climate that is very hot and humid, especially in the summers. The capital and largest city is Manama. Bahrain celebrates both Muslim and independence day traditions and has a hereditary monarchy where the king makes all laws. The economy relies heavily on oil and gas reserves, and tourism brings over 2 million visitors annually to sites like the capital city of Manama.