Gulf States

Countries bordering the Persian Gulf, including several states on the Arabian Peninsula.

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Arabian Peninsula: geography, history, and significance Arabian Peninsula Large peninsula in Southwest Asia covering most of Saudi Arabia and neighbouring Gulf states. Arid landscapes, mountain zones, birthplace of Islam, major oil reserves and important…

Bahrain: the Kingdom — geography, history, society and economy

Bahrain: the Kingdom — geography, history, society and economy Bahrain An overview of the Kingdom of Bahrain: its islands, geography, history, society, economy, landmarks and modern connections across the Gulf.

Persian Gulf A shallow, strategically vital gulf between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula known for oil resources, shipping routes, rich marine life and a longstanding naming dispute.