Situated between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman,
Situated between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, the Strait of Hormuz offers the only route for ships sailing from the Persian Gulf to the open ocean waters.
It has been a vital conduit of maritime trade for centuries and has been mentioned in the memoirs of Emperor Babur, the first King of the Mughal Empire, as a gateway through which the finest almonds reached the global markets. Today, it is a critical chokepoint through which 20% of the world’s oil and gas passes.
In this article, let us explore the 10 important facts about the Strait of Hormuz.
1. Dangerous For Navigation
The Strait of Hormuz is 104 miles long, with a width ranging from 60 miles to 24 miles. It is around 33 kilometres or 21 miles wide at its narrowest point, making navigation here dangerous and difficult.
It also has strong tidal currents and unpredictable swells, along with reduced visibility due to summer dust storms and morning haze.
Ships have to slow down and sail carefully
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