Strait of Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz is a waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. On the north coast lies Iran, and on the south coast lies the Musandam Peninsula under the Musandam Governorate of Oman, with a portion of the southwest of the peninsula under the United Arab Emirates. The strait is about 104 miles long, with a width varying from about 60 mi to 24 mi. It provides the only sea passage from the Persian Gulf to the open ocean and is one of the world's most strategically important choke points. During 2023–2025, 20% of the... Wikipedia

• Location:  Persian Gulf–Gulf of Oman
• Type:  Strait
• Basin countries:  Iran, Oman, United Arab Emirates
• Islands:  Hormuz Island, Qeshm Island, Larak Island
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo