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Quiz about Persian Gulf Explorer
Quiz about Persian Gulf Explorer

Persian Gulf Explorer Trivia Quiz


Explore the Persian Gulf and discover how well you know its coastal region.

A collection quiz by Ovaldas. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Ovaldas
Time
3 mins
Type
Quiz #
422,779
Updated
Jan 18 26
# Qns
12
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
10 / 12
Plays
40
Last 3 plays: muivers (11/12), Guest 63 (7/12), mazza47 (12/12).
Select all 12 locations on the Persian Gulf, including cities, islands, and landmarks. Some other places are close by but are not *on* the Persian Gulf.
There are 12 correct entries. Get 3 incorrect and the game ends.
Bandar Abbas Al Zubarah Salalah Sanaa Kuwait City Manama Bahrain World Trade Center Sharjah Karachi Kish Island Abu Dhabi Dubai Jeddah Aden Doha Mogadishu Qatar Pearl Island Ras Al Khaimah

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Today : muivers: 11/12
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Today : mazza47: 12/12
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Today : Guest 172: 2/12

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
Answer:

The Persian Gulf is a narrow part of the sea that connects to the Indian Ocean in the south. It borders Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman. Many countries have cities and islands along its coast.

Doha is the capital and largest city of Qatar. It is on the Persian Gulf and has a big port and airport. Doha hosts many international sports events, including the FIFA World Cup 2022.

Manama is the capital of Bahrain. It is on the Persian Gulf and has ports and old buildings. Manama has a famous market called Bab Al Bahrain.

Kuwait City is the capital of Kuwait. It is on the Persian Gulf and is an important port and trade center. Kuwait City has many modern skyscrapers, including the Liberation Tower.

Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates. It is on the Persian Gulf and has many skyscrapers and a port. Abu Dhabi is home to the largest mosque in the UAE, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

Dubai is a city in the UAE on the Persian Gulf. Dubai has large ports, an airport, and many skyscrapers. Dubai has the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa.

Sharjah is a city in the UAE on the Persian Gulf. It is an industrial and cultural center near the coast. Sharjah has more museums than any other city in the UAE.

Ras Al Khaimah is a city in northern UAE on the Persian Gulf. It has a port and mountains near the coast. Ras Al Khaimah is known for its archaeological sites and ancient forts.

Qatar Pearl Island is a man-made island in Doha, Qatar, on the Persian Gulf. It is used for living and entertainment. The island is famous for its luxury apartments and marinas.

Al Zubarah is an old fort in Qatar on the Persian Gulf coast. It is an archaeological site. Al Zubarah is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Bahrain World Trade Center is a pair of towers in Manama, Bahrain, on the Persian Gulf. They represent the city and trade. The towers have wind turbines built between them to produce electricity.

Kish Island is an island in Iran on the Persian Gulf. It is a tourist place and an important trading port. Kish Island has a large underground city called Kariz.

Bandar Abbas is a port city in southern Iran on the Persian Gulf. Many ships arrive here from other countries. Bandar Abbas is the main shipping hub for Iran's imports and exports.

The remaining cities are not connected to the Persian Gulf. Salalah is a city in southern Oman known for its green mountains. Sanaa is the capital of Yemen with old buildings and markets. Aden is a port city in southern Yemen with a busy harbor. Mogadishu in Somalia and Karachi in Pakistan are large port cities with beaches and markets. Jeddah is a city in Saudi Arabia famous for its corniche and as a gateway to Mecca.
Source: Author Ovaldas

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