the Strait of Hormuz

GPTKB entity

Properties (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf geographical feature
gptkbp:borders gptkb:Iran
gptkb:United_Arab_Emirates
gptkb:Oman
gptkbp:challenges naval presence
gptkbp:climate arid region
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Persian_Gulf
Gulf of Oman
gptkbp:controls gptkb:Iran
gptkb:Oman
gptkbp:controversy geopolitical tensions
gptkbp:cultural_heritage Strait of Oman
Hurmuz_Strait
gptkbp:cultural_significance maritime culture
fishing communities
historical ports
gptkbp:environmental_impact global oil prices
gptkbp:environmentalProtection oil spills
marine_biodiversity
gptkbp:future_plans environmental protection initiatives
infrastructure projects
shipping lanes expansion
gptkbp:geographicalFeature waterway
strait
gptkbp:historical_significance strategic military location
gptkbp:historicalEvent gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Iran-Iraq_War
tanker wars
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Strait of Hormuz
gptkbp:internationalRelations Silk Road
spice trade
gptkbp:is_essential_for major oil transit route
gptkbp:length approximately 39 kilometers
gptkbp:location Middle_East
gptkbp:militaryRank freedom of navigation operations
naval blockades
joint naval drills
gptkbp:navigation_equipment shallow waters
strong currents
piracy risks
gptkbp:navigationEquipment international shipping lanes
gptkbp:passenger_traffic cargo ships
oil tankers
gptkbp:region gptkb:Gulf_Cooperation_Council
U.S._military_presence
Iran's_influence
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Iran
gptkb:United_Arab_Emirates
gptkb:Oman
gptkbp:tourism historical sites
scenic views
marine activities
gptkbp:treaty gptkb:United_Nations_Convention_on_the_Law_of_the_Sea
bilateral agreements
gptkbp:width 21 nautical miles