Kharg Island,
/ˈkɑːrk ˈaɪlənd/
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Kharg Island (an Iranian island in the Persian Gulf, major oil export terminal)
Iran uses Kharg Island to ship much of its crude oil to international markets.
Iran uses Kharg Island to ship much of its crude oil to international markets.
Etymology
The name derives from the Persian island's local Persian toponym, ultimately traced to ancient Iranian linguistic roots referring to a fortified or elevated coastal site.