Persian Gulf

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The Persian Gulf, in the Middle East, is an extension of the Indian Ocean located south of Iran, between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula.

It is both historically and commonly known as the Persian Gulf, however, this body of water is sometimes controversially referred to as the Arabian Gulf by certain Arab countries or simply The Gulf, although neither of the latter two terms are recognized internationally or by the United Nations.

www.PersianGulfOnline.org Seeks to defend the term 'Persian Gulf' and its usage. There are maps and pictures, history related articles on their site.