GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Persian Gulf
The Persian Gulf is a shallow, semi-enclosed sea between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula. It receives the Shatt al-Arab at its head and opens to the Gulf of Oman through Hormuz.
Fast Facts
- Its coastal states are Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE and Oman’s Musandam portion.
- The Strait of Hormuz is its natural marine outlet.
- Many major oil and gas fields and export terminals lie around the basin.
Connected lessons
- Persian GulfMap, explanation and practice
- West Asia: mountain water and maritime chokepointsGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Gulf of OmanRelated places
- Strait of HormuzRelated places
- Tigris–Euphrates systemRelated places
- Zagros MountainsRelated places
- An Nafud DesertRelated places