| Persian Gulf | |
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| Range | Western Asia between Iran and Arabian Peninsula |
| Depth | 90 m (300 ft) |
| Coastline | 251,000 km2 (97,000 sq mi) |
| Countries and Territories | |
| Bordering Countries | Iran, Oman (exclave of Musandam), United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar on a peninsula off the Saudi coast, Bahrain on an island, Kuwait and Iraq in the northwest. |
The Persian Gulf is an extension of the Arabian Sea, positioned in the heart of the Middle East.
It is one of the most vital bodies of water on the planet, as gas and oil from Middle Eastern countries flow through it, supplying much of the world's energy needs.
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| Marine | Marine Habitats • Aquariums • Global Oceans • Ocean Weather
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| Vertebrate | Fishes • Mammals • Reptiles • Amphibians • Cartilaginous Fishes • Sharks
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| Invertebrate | Arthropod • Mollusca • Echinoderms • Cnidaria
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| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered • Endangered • Near Threatened • Vulnerable • Least Concern • Data Deficient • Not Evaluated |