Kharg Island
/kɑːrk ˈaɪlənd/
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A small Iranian island in the Persian Gulf, a major oil export terminal for Iran
Iran uses Kharg Island to load crude oil onto tankers for international shipment.
Etymology
The island's name derives from the Persian word 'Karg', meaning 'thorn bush', referencing the native vegetation that once covered the island before industrial oil development.