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Because it represents one of the world's most important oil chokepoints.
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What is also known as Hormuz?
The Strait of Hormuz.
What narrow waterway is a important shipping channel for oil?
Strait of Hormuz
What strait that connects Persian gulf and gulf of Oman?
The Strait of Hormuz.The Gulf of Oman also called as Sea of Oman is a channel that links the Arabian Sea with the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf. It is usually considered as a branch of the Persian Gulf, not as a part of the Arabian Sea. Pakistan and Iran (Persia) covers the north coast, Oman lies on the south coast, in the east and the United Arab Emirates in the west.
Which small country is on the peninsula on the strait of Hormuz?
What small country in on a peninsula on the Strait of Hormuz? Oman
Which nation is north of the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz?
Iran is north of the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz
What is the gateway to the gulf of Iran called?
The Strait of Hormuz. And it's the Persian Gulf; Persia is the old name for Iran.
Which is the nearest strait to the equator?
the hormuz strait is what i think it is.
What is an important water way that allows oil tankers to travel from the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea?
The STRAIT OF HORMUZ and the GULF OF OMAN sit between the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea.
Why is the strait of Hormuz important?
The Strait of Hormuz is important because it is the only passage into the open ocean. It is used to help send the petroleum products around the world. I suggust going to this site for info.... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz . Enjoy!
What country is located on the straight of Hormuz?
Iran is the country that is located on the Strait of Hormuz. It is a strategically important waterway that connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.
What is the strait southern end of Persian gulf?
That is the Strait of Hormuz.
What is the importance of the strait of Hormuz?
for transportaion
