Where is the Strait of Hormuz?

The Strait of Hormuz is located between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman in Western Asia.

The Strait of Hormuz is the gateway to the Persian Gulf region, which has the richest oil resources in the world, and is the only way from the Gulf to the Indian Ocean. The strait is about 150 kilometers long from east to west, 64-97 kilometers wide, with an average depth of 70 meters, and the deepest point can reach 219 meters.

According to statistics, an average of about 60 oil tankers enter and exit the strait every day. The Persian Gulf-Strait of Hormuz is not only an important transportation artery connecting Asia, Africa and the Middle East, but also a "main artery" for world oil transportation, which has important economic and strategic significance.

The Strait of Hormuz has been a hub of culture, economy, and trade between Eastern and Western countries since ancient times. Especially after the Gulf region became the world's oil treasure house, an average of one ship sailed through the Strait every 8-10 minutes. , the strait is the only sea passage for Persian Gulf oil to Western Europe, the United States, Japan and other parts of the world.

The origin of the name of the Strait of Hormuz:

There are several different theories about how the Strait of Hormuz got its name. One theory is that the Arabs established the Arab Kingdom of Hormuz on Hormuz Island in the Strait in 1100, from which the Strait got its name. Another theory is that Hormuz Island is the name of the fourth king of the Sassanid Dynasty of the Persian nation. "Hormuz" means "God of Light" in Persian.

There is also a theory that in the ancient Greek era, Alexander the Great, the king of the Macedonian Kingdom established by the Greeks, sent General Hormouzya to lead a fleet here. Later, in order to commemorate the fleet commander, his name "Hormouziya" was used as the name of the strait and the nameless island. Later, the Greek name gradually became Arabic and became today's "Hormuz".

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia - Strait of Hormuz