Explanation

• The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman, which leads to the Arabian Sea.
• It lies between Iran and Oman.
• It is one of the most important oil shipping routes in the world.
• Many Middle Eastern countries export oil through this strait.

Additional information:

• Strait of Malacca – Indian Ocean ↔ South China Sea
• Bab-el-Mandeb Strait – Red Sea ↔ Gulf of Aden
• Strait of Gibraltar – Atlantic Ocean ↔ Mediterranean Sea
• Bering Strait – Pacific Ocean ↔ Arctic Ocean

Last verified on 11-03-2026

Explanation

Bay of Bengal is the northeastern part of the Indian Ocean.

Bangladesh is virtually surrounded by India and the Bay of Bengal to the south.

Explanation

Explanation

Definition of Gulf:

• A gulf is a body of water connected to a sea or ocean, almost completely surrounded by land.

Details about the Gulf of Mexico:

• The Gulf of Mexico is the world's largest gulf with a coastline of about 5,000 kilometers (3,100 miles).
• It is bordered by the United States.

List of Top Gulfs:

1. Gulf of Mexico (United States)
2. Gulf of Oman (Arabian Sea)
3. Gulf of Aden (Arabian Sea, between Yemen and Somalia)
4. Persian Gulf (between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula)
5. Gulf of Carpentaria (between Australia and New Guinea)

AGM 25-12-2022

RK271222

Explanation

Guantanamo Bay is famous for its detention camp of United States military prison.

Guantanamo Bay is located in Cuba