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where is the gulf region
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The Gulf region typically refers to the area surrounding the Persian Gulf, which is located in the Middle East. This region includes several countries, such as:
1. **Saudi Arabia** - to the west and south of the gulf.
2. **Kuwait** - located to the north of the gulf.
3. **Iraq** - has a small coastline along the Persian Gulf in its southern region.
4. **Iran** - situated to the north of the gulf.
5. **Bahrain** - an island nation in the central part of the gulf.
6. **Qatar** - located on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, directly across from Bahrain.
7. **United Arab Emirates (UAE)** - to the southeast of the gulf.
8. **Oman** - has a coastline along the Arabian Sea, but its Musandam Peninsula juts into the Strait of Hormuz, which is at the entrance to the Persian Gulf.
This region is known for its rich oil reserves and significant geopolitical importance. The term "Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)" is often used to refer to a regional political and economic alliance comprising six of these countries: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman.
1. **Saudi Arabia** - to the west and south of the gulf.
2. **Kuwait** - located to the north of the gulf.
3. **Iraq** - has a small coastline along the Persian Gulf in its southern region.
4. **Iran** - situated to the north of the gulf.
5. **Bahrain** - an island nation in the central part of the gulf.
6. **Qatar** - located on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, directly across from Bahrain.
7. **United Arab Emirates (UAE)** - to the southeast of the gulf.
8. **Oman** - has a coastline along the Arabian Sea, but its Musandam Peninsula juts into the Strait of Hormuz, which is at the entrance to the Persian Gulf.
This region is known for its rich oil reserves and significant geopolitical importance. The term "Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)" is often used to refer to a regional political and economic alliance comprising six of these countries: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman.