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Strait of HormuzThe Strait of Hormuz links the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. Bordered by Iran, Oman and the United Arab Emirates, it is a major international shipping route whose navigation and security have shaped regional and global commerce.OmanOman is a monarchy on the southeastern Arabian Peninsula, with coastlines on the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman. Its maritime history, Ibadi religious tradition and independent diplomacy distinguish it among Gulf states, while oil revenues and economic diversification shape its modern development.MuscatMuscat is Oman’s capital and largest metropolitan centre, set between the Gulf of Oman and the Al Hajar Mountains. Its history as a maritime port and its modern role as the national seat of government have shaped its distinctive coastal form.Gulf Cooperation CouncilThe Gulf Cooperation Council is a regional organization founded in 1981 by Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. It coordinates economic, political and security policy while preserving the sovereignty of its member states.

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