Strait of Hormuz

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✅ Location :
- Strategic maritime chokepoint linking the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea.

- Narrowest width: 33 km; busiest global energy transit route.

✅ Bordering Nations :
- Iran
- UAE
- Oman (Musandam exclave)

✅ Connected Water Bodies :
- Persian Gulf (west)
- Gulf of Oman (east)

✅ Geographical Features :
- Key islands : Qishm, Hormuz, Hengam (strategic military/naval significance)

✅ Importance :

Global Energy Lifeline :
~20% of world oil trade (20 million barrels/day) passes through.

~30% of global LNG trade (mostly from Qatar)

Strategic Chokepoint :
- Highly vulnerable to blockades, cyberattacks, accidents

✅ Relevance to India :

- 85% of India’s crude oil imports come via this route.

- 50% of India’s LNG imports use this route

- Qatar supplies ~80% of India’s LNG

-Naval security : India’s Operation Sankalp escorts Indian vessels to ensure safety amid regional tensions

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✅ What It Is :
- Narrow, elongated saltwater inlet of the Indian Ocean.

- Lies between northeastern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.

- One of the world’s youngest seas.

- Formed by rifting of the African and Arabian tectonic plates.

✅ Location :

- Extends from Suez (Egypt) to Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

- Connects to Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea.

✅ Bordering Nations:
- Egypt
- Sudan
- Eritrea
- Saudi Arabia
- Yemen

✅ Key Features:

- Geological Origin : Lies in a rift valley (East African Rift System).

- Salinity : Very high due to strong evaporation.

- Temperature : Among the hottest seas in the world.

- Marine Life : Rich coral reefs and unique brine pools.

- Volcanic Activity : Active underwater volcanoes & geothermal vents.

✅ Significance :

- Strategic Route : Connects Europe–Asia trade via Suez Canal.

- Economic Role : Vital for shipping, tourism & fishing industries.

- Geopolitical Importance : One of the world’s busiest and most critical maritime passages.

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