GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Gulf of Oman
The Gulf of Oman lies outside the Strait of Hormuz, between Iran and the Oman–UAE coast. It links the Persian Gulf with the Arabian Sea.
Fast Facts
- Iran lies north.
- Oman and the UAE’s Fujairah coast lie south and southwest.
- Hormuz opens at its western end.
Connected lessons
- Gulf of OmanMap, explanation and practice
- West Asia: mountain water and maritime chokepointsGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Arabian SeaRelated places
- Strait of HormuzRelated places
- Persian GulfRelated places