Gulf of Oman
| Gulf of Oman | |
|---|---|
| خليج عمان (Arabic) | |
| Coordinates | 25°N 58°E / 25°N 58°E |
| Type | Sea |
| Ocean/sea sources | Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea |
| Basin countries | |
| Max. width | 340 km (210 mi) |
| Surface area | 115,000 km2 (44,000 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 3,700 m (12,100 ft) |
| Location | |
The Gulf of Oman or Sea of Oman (Arabic: خليج عمان khalīj ʿumān; Persian: دریای عمان daryâ-ye omân), also known as Gulf of Makran or Sea of Makran (Arabic: خلیج مکران khalīj makrān; Persian: دریای مکران daryâ-ye makrān), is a gulf in the Indian Ocean that connects the Arabian Sea with the Strait of Hormuz, which then runs to the Persian Gulf. It borders Iran and Pakistan on the north, Oman on the south, and the United Arab Emirates on the west.