Gulf Of Oman
A gulf is a large inlet from the ocean into the land. Gulfs are formed as a result of plate tectonics and are often connected to the ocean by narrow water passages known as straits. Covering a total area of 181,000 km
2, The Gulf of Oman is a western extension of the Arabian Sea and is situated in the Middle East between the countries of Iran, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates.
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Also referred to as the Sea of Oman, the Gulf of Oman is located in the northwestern Indian Ocean. The Gulf connects the Arabian Sea with the Strait of Hormuz, which then empties into the Persian Gulf. The Gulf of Oman is bordered by Pakistan and Iran in the north; by the United Arab Emirates in the west and by Oman in the south.