• Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • WhatsApp
  • Twitter
  • English English English en
  • Deutsch Deutsch German de
  • Русский Русский Russian ru
☎ +989356270002
Best Iran Tours & Travel Packages 2023
  • Home
  • Iran Tours
    • Iran tour packages price
    • Iran Culinary and Traditional Music Tour (8 day)
    • Iran Ancient (8 day)
    • Iran People (12 day)
    • Iran Inspiration (14 day)
    • Iran Old Roads (14 day)
    • Taste of Iranian Music (14 day)
    • Iran Black Tents (15 day)
    • Iran Desert and Culture (18 day)
    • Iranian Ziggurat (21 day)
    • Black Church (22 day)
    • Iran Glory (23 day)
    • Iran Nature and Historical Sightseeing (25 day)
  • Adventure Tours
    • Dizin (5 day)
    • Dizin – Kish (7 day)
    • Damavand (9 day)
    • Trekking in North of Iran (12 day)
    • Silkroad on Your Bike (16 day)
  • Services
    • Iran Visa
      • Visa Services
      • Visa for U.S , U.K & Canadian Citizens
    • Iran Hotels
    • Iran Guides
    • Transportation
    • Car Rental
    • MICE Services
    • Tailor Made Itinerary and Services
    • Iran Travel Insurance
    • Domestic Flight Ticket
  • Iran Guidebook
    • Iran
    • Iran Cities
    • Climate
    • Iran Dress Code
    • Persian Cuisine
    • Transport Information
    • Language
    • Iran Currency
    • Iran Map
    • Iran Tourist High Season and Low Season
    • Public Holidays in Iran
    • Learning Farsi
  • Gallery
    • Iran Cities Photos
    • Gashttour Tours Photos
  • Blog
    • Iran Travel Blog
    • Travel News
  • About Us
    • About Gashttour
    • Awards & Certificates
    • CEO Message
    • Our Customers Testimonials
  • Contact Us
  • Search
  • Menu Menu

Persian Gulf

Persian Gulf

 

The great economic upheavals and the strategic and political situation of the Persian Gulf from ancient times to the present day have made the colonialists thirsty for presence and hegemony in the region and have made them try to always impose their policy on this region.

Hence, the Persian Gulf has always been the scene of conflict and battle, and its peripheral lands have also been affected by these conflicts. In such a way that the political and economic life of these countries is oriented according to the current issues and currents in the Persian Gulf.

Persian Gulf

 

The Portuguese first entered the Persian Gulf in 1506 AD under the command of the famous Portuguese sailor Albuquerque, and after a while, they completely occupied Qeshm, the islands of Hormuz and Gambron (Bandar Abbas). Imam Qoli Khan was one of the famous commanders of Shah Abbas I who fought with a strategy to free the islands and Bandar Abbas and thereby, he took the Persian Gulf back.

April 30 has been named the National Day of the Persian Gulf, which is the anniversary of the expulsion of the Portuguese from the Strait of Hormuz by Shah Abbas I Safavid and the Persian Gulf.

This large area of ​​water with its islands and long beaches, the cradle of various civilizations, the center of cultural and commercial exchanges, and one of the most well-known and most famous seas in the world. 

In the geography of Strabo, this sea is referred to as the Persian Gulf or the Persian Sea, and the sea between the Arabian Peninsula and the east coast of Africa (Egypt and Sudan), now called the Red Sea, is called the Arabian Gulf. 

Names appear on maps and in authentic historical documents in a variety of languages, and research in any of the historical and geographical sources, the sea between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula, has no name other than the Persian Gulf.

Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr Al-Zahri, an Arab geographer, mentions the Persian Gulf in his book Al-Geography, which is almost a thousand years old:” The land route of the Egyptian people to Syria, Iraq and the Persian Gulf it is here (Sinai Peninsula).”

Indian Ocean water advance through the Sea of ​​Oman and the Strait of Hormuz to the Zagros Valley, a crescent-shaped bay that is what exactly the Persian Gulf is.

Persian Gulf

 

It is said that its length has formed the “Persian Sea” or “Persian Gulf” east-west, which has been 900 km for hundreds of years and its average width is 250 km. Eight countries are located around the Persian Gulf. 

This large area of ​​water is located in the south and southwest of Iran, in the neighborhood of Khuzestan, Bushehr, and parts of Hormozgan provinces. 

Countries like the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, and Kuwait, with different coastlines, other than Iran, surround the Gulf.

The Persian Gulf is essentially the remnant of the seas of the third geological period that covers the entire Zagros region. However, due to the declining water level of the oceans, not only has its water decreased, but according to some evidence on the seabed, it has also been completely dry at times.

The present Persian Gulf is a part of the land on which the ocean water has re-collapsed through the Strait of Hormuz.

However, this long depression is the result of the folding of the Zagros Mountains and due to its low level above sea level, it is submerged. 

In the past, the Persian Gulf was larger than what it is today. The Mesopotamia and Khuzestan plains have been formed as a result of the filling of the northern part of the Persian Gulf by the alluvium of rivers that now have to travel farther inland to enter the bay.

The most important rivers that flow into the Persian Gulf are Karun, Karkheh, Dalaki, and Mond. Karun is the longest navigable river in Iran.

These rivers are located in a large part of the west, southwest, and south of the country and often originate from the huge Zagros Mountains.

The Persian Gulf has many important islands such as Khark, Kish, Abu Musa, Greater, and Lesser Tunbs, Lavan, Hengam, Lark, Hormuz, etc. Qeshm is the largest island of the Persian Gulf.

The Persian Gulf is a semi-enclosed sea between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula that runs through the Strait of Hormuz to the Sea of ​​Oman and from there to the Indian Ocean. 

In the National Atlas of Iran, the area of ​​the Persian Gulf has estimated at around 225,000 square km, its length is 900 km2 and its width is 180-300 km2, and elsewhere it has a width between 185 to 333 km and an average depth of 25 to 35 m.

From Bandar Abbas to Faw estuary, Iran has 45.3% of the total coastline of the Persian Gulf, i.e. Iran has the longest coastline compared to other Persian Gulf countries.

There are several port cities on the coast of Iran that, in addition to their strategic importance, also have commercial and economic opportunities.

The ports of Khorramshahr, Abadan, Deylam, Bushehr, Bandar-e Deyr, Kangan, Asaluyeh, Lengeh, and Bandar Abbas are among the important centers of the country’s maritime connection with the world.

Some of these ports, such as Khorramshahr, Abadan, Bushehr, and Bandar Abbas are also important population and tourism centers of Iran.

The Persian Gulf, with its vast reserves of oil and gas and other exploitable resources and its export outside the region, as well as the existence of suitable and safe ways for trade exchanges, has always been considered by regional powers and colonial governments.

One of the reasons for the importance of this bay is the maritime trade and the existence of huge oil and gas resources underneath the Persian Gulf’s floor and all kinds of fish and shrimp.

The Persian Gulf is one of the most important centers for pearl fishing and breeding. The Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Gulf to the Sea of ​​Oman, is one of the most important strategic places in the world.

The Persian Gulf is a name standing still and solid mentioned even in the oldest sources. Because it dates back to centuries BC and it represents Persia. The name of the land of the Iranian nation.

Search

Recent
  • Disney WorldPlan a perfect trip to Disney World with these tipsFebruary 7, 2023 - 12:06 pm
  • PortlandCrafting your own adventure in Portland – Exploring the...February 7, 2023 - 11:02 am
  • Al Baleed ResortAl Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara welcomes a very special...February 6, 2023 - 6:33 am
  • FrankfurtEtihad Airways boosts frequency to FrankfurtFebruary 6, 2023 - 6:21 am
  • AjoAjo in Arizona: a hidden gemFebruary 5, 2023 - 6:12 am
  • TravelingTen major reasons why traveling is good for your mental...February 5, 2023 - 5:51 am
  • RussianRussian arrivals in Iran soar in the face of sanctionsFebruary 4, 2023 - 8:10 am
  • O’Hare International AirportO’Hare International Airport Unveils Modernized Terminal...February 4, 2023 - 6:37 am
  • IrelandUltimate guide to planning an amazing holiday in Irelan...February 2, 2023 - 6:40 am
  • Mykonos GrandMykonos Grand reveals its new villaFebruary 2, 2023 - 6:12 am
  • Hainan provinceOver six million visited China’s Hainan province during...February 1, 2023 - 8:25 am
  • Travel IndustryTravel industry preview 2023February 1, 2023 - 8:18 am
  • IndiaTraveling to India this year? Here are some useful tips...January 31, 2023 - 7:40 am
  • New ZealandWhy New Zealand should be on your ‘must travel’ bucket...January 31, 2023 - 6:36 am
  • Tehran Tourism ExhibitionTehran fair to boost synergy among tourism, handicraft ...January 30, 2023 - 7:34 am
Popular
  • Kashkan BridgeBridges in IranFebruary 2, 2020 - 10:57 am
  • blankIran emerging as the new experiential travel hotspotFebruary 10, 2019 - 7:02 am
  • blankChinese are allowed to visit Iran visa-freeJuly 1, 2019 - 10:31 am
  • blankIran Is Safe, Beautiful and Attracting: Marc WilmotsJuly 2, 2019 - 10:16 am
  • blankVisa-Free Regime for Chinese TouristsJuly 4, 2019 - 7:54 am
  • blankConstruction of Kish Island’s First 7-Star Hotel Unde...July 6, 2019 - 6:28 am
  • Darbe ShazdehRanking of Iran hotelsJuly 8, 2019 - 12:47 pm
  • Iranian ForestUNESCO Adds Iranian Forest To World Heritage ListJuly 9, 2019 - 10:12 am
  • iran is safeUNWTO says to introduce Iran as safe tourism destination;...July 18, 2019 - 9:57 am
  • Traditional HotelAnother traditional hotel start working in IsfahanJuly 23, 2019 - 7:38 am
  • ChabaharForeign Travelers to Chabahar Up 147%July 24, 2019 - 11:33 am
  • iran tourIran Tourism Grows 1.9% to Account for 6.5% of GDPJuly 30, 2019 - 9:42 am
  • Iran's Top HotelsIran’s Top 8 Hotels in 2019: Trip Advisor Travelers’...August 1, 2019 - 8:23 am
  • Visa Hong KongVisa-Free Regime for Hong Kong TouristsAugust 3, 2019 - 10:16 am
  • iran tourIran Ambassador: Iran major destination for foreign tou...August 4, 2019 - 8:14 am
Tags
Black Church Caves of Iran Christianity Culture of Iran Culture Tour Historical places in Iran Iran Attractions Iran cities Iran Desert Iranian Cuisine Iranian food Iran Mountain Iran Tour Iran tourist attractions Iran Travel Islands of Iran Lakes of Iran Provinces of Iran Qara Kelisa Shiraz Travel to Iran UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Iran World Heritage Site

Calendar

November 2020
M T W T F S S
 1
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
23242526272829
30  
« Oct   Dec »

Instagram

Follow Me!

Our Partners

blank

Services

Iran Visa
Iran Hotels
Iran Tour Guide
Iran Travel Insurance
Domestic Flight Ticket
Car Rental
MICE services

Iran Cities

Tehran
Shiraz
Isfahan
Yazd
Kerman
Kish
Mashhad

Iran Tours

Iran People  12 day – 11 night
Iran Inspiration 14 day – 13 night
Iran Ancient 8 day – 7 night
Iran Old Roads 14 day – 13 night
Iran Glory 23 day – 22 night
Black Tents 15 day – 14 night
Iran Desert 18 day – 17 night

Contact

blank

© Copyright IT Department Gashttour Travel Agency
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • WhatsApp
  • Twitter
Iran the Land of Four SeasonsIran the Land of Four SeasonsblankGashttour website’s performance in December on Google site
Scroll to top
  • English