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Persian Gulf
The Persian Gulf is a a body of water that provides an outlet for numerous Middle Eastern countries, while separating Iran from the Arabian Peninsula. It was the site of numerous recent conflicts as well as one of the most important hubs for petroleum in the world.
361 Questions
Why are there a large number of islands on the western coast of the Persian Gulf?
Part of the answer is that there is no current flow 'through' the Persian Gulf, which is connected by the narrow Strait of Hormuz to the Indian Ocean.
There are rivers that empty into it, notably the Tigris and Euphrates (which combine as the Shatt al-Arab), adding sediment that over time has reduced the coastal depths of the already-shallow gulf. (Average depth just 50 meters or 164 feet.)
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A Persian is a person who practices the PPersian culture or is born in Persia.
Which two countries might limit Iraq's accesibility to the Persian Gulf?
Iran and Kuwait could jointly blockade Iraq's access to the Persian Gulf. However, considering the current alliance between Iraq and Iran, such a blockade would be unlikely.
What is a city near the Persian Gulf?
Major Persian Gulf ports by country:
Iraq: Basra, Umm Qasr
Iran:
Kuwait: Kuwait City
Saudi Arabia: Jubail, Dammam
Bahrain: Manama
Qatar: Doha
United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras al-Khaima
Is Turkey the largest country to border the Persian Gulf?
No. Turkey does not border the Persian Gulf and is actually smaller than Saudi Arabia, which is the largest country to border the Persian Gulf.
