Persian Gulf

Articles about the Persian Gulf region and its countries, islands, and maritime connections.

Articles with this tag: 3 Updated: August 23, 2026

Articles with this tag

Awal — the pre-Islamic name and deity associated with Bahrain Awal Awal was an ancient name and deity linked to the islands now known as Bahrain. It refers to a pre-Islamic ox-headed god and persisted as a place-name for many centuries in the Pers…

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.