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Strait Of Hormuz

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Mean depth80 m
Locations Oman
Min. width21 nautical miles (39 km)
Islands Hormuz Island
Basin countries Oman
Iran
United Arab Emirates
Did you knowThe Gulf of Oman connects the Arabian Sea via the Strait of Hormuz to the Persian Gulf.
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About Strait Of Hormuz


The Strait of Hormuz is a strait between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. 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.

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