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Persian Gulf (Arabian Gulf)

Sea
The Persian Gulf, sometimes called the Arabian Gulf, is a mediterranean sea in West Asia. The body of water is an extension of the Indian Ocean located between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula. It is connected to the Gulf of Oman in the east by the... Wikipedia
Islands: Abu Musa, Qeshm, Kish Island, and more
Area: 96,912 mi²
Average depth: 50 m (160 ft)
Basin countries: Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates and Oman (exclave of Musandam)
Coordinates: 26°N 52°E / 26°N 52°E
Location: West Asia
Max. length: 989 km (615 mi)