Which body of water surrounds the Bahrain archipelago, lying between the Qatar Peninsula and the eastern coast of Saudi Arabia?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Gulf of Bahrain
- Step 1: The Gulf of Bahrain is an inlet of the Persian Gulf situated between the eastern shore of Saudi Arabia and the western coast of Qatar.
- Step 2: The islands of Bahrain occupy the central and southern portions of this shallow gulf.
Answer
Gulf of Bahrain.
Why not the others: 'Gulf of Oman' connects the Arabian Sea to the Strait of Hormuz; 'Gulf of Aden' connects the Red Sea to the Arabian Sea; 'Strait of Hormuz' is the narrow maritime passage between Oman and Iran.
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