Persian Gulf
/ˈpɜːrʒn ɡʌlf/
EN
A mediterranean sea located between the Iranian Plateau and the Arabian Peninsula, known for its rich oil reserves and strategic global shipping importance
Nearly a third of the world's liquefied natural gas passes through the Strait of Hormuz at the mouth of the Persian Gulf each year.
Etymology
The term first appeared in European maps from the 16th century, named for the Persian Empire that historically controlled much of the gulf's northern coastline.
Translations
简体中文
波斯湾
繁體中文
波斯灣
日本語
ペルシャ湾
한국어
페르시안 만
Deutsch
Persischer Golf
Español
Golfo Pérsico
Português
Golfo Pérsico
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