Karzakan

26.11313888888950.480444444444Koordinaten: 26 ° 7 ' N, 50 ° 29'

Karzakan (Arabic كرزكان, Karzakān DMG ) is a dynamically growing city in Bahrain. It is located on the west coast of the main island and is connected via a well-developed road network with the capital. Around the historic center modern settlements were built on the desert floor. The agricultural land located near the coast, it is mainly date plantations. To counteract the high evaporation film greenhouses were acquired for vegetable cultivation.

From the place dates back born in the 17th century Islamic scholar al - Salih Karzakani. Karzakan is mainly inhabited by Shiites. On 14 February 2011 there were clashes between government opponents and police in Karzakan.

Among the attractions of the city include the marina and the spacious city park. The fishing harbor beside it has been for decades out of service. On the beach are also several luxurious villas are privately owned. However, they pale in comparison to the inhabited by the ruling family palace of Ar - Rifā, which is located three kilometers east of the city center.