Explanation

• The Port of Palermo is located in Italy.
• Location: Northern Sicily, Italy
• Sea: Tyrrhenian Sea
• Major Mediterranean cruise and ferry terminal

Last updated by NA on 20-April-2026

Explanation

• The Gwadar Port is situated on the Arabian Sea at Gwadar in the Balochistan, Pakistan.
• Omani Rule: Gwadar remained under Oman for 174 years (1783–1958).
• Purchase Date: 8 September 1958 by Pakistan.
• Official Integration: 8 December 1958.
• Port Opening: 2002 (development of the modern deep-sea port began).

Additional information:

Pakistan has three big sea ports:

1. Karachi Port
2. Muhammad Bin Qasim port
3. Gwadar port

Last verified on 16-03-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan purchased the Gwadar enclave from Oman on 8 September 1958 
• The Gwadar Port is situated on the Arabian Sea at Gwadar in the Balochistan
• Takeover Date: December 8, 1958.
• Purchase Amount: $3 million (approximately £3 million).
• Port Opening: 2002

Last updated by NA on 23-April-2026

Explanation

Pakistan purchased Gwadar port (Balochistan) from Oman on 8th September 1958.

Gwadar officially became part of Pakistan on 8th December 1958.

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Explanation

Gwadar Port is situated on the shores of the Arabian Sea in the city of Gwadar, located in Balochistan.

Pakistan has three big sea ports named as Karachi Port, Muhammad Bin Qasim port, and Gwadar port.