Hormuz Island
Hormuz Island (/hɔːrˈmuːz/; Persian: جزیره هرمز, romanized: Jazireh-ye Hormoz), also spelled Ormus, is an Iranian island in the Persian Gulf. Located in the Strait of Hormuz, 8 km (5 mi) off the Iranian coast, the island is part of Hormozgan Province. It is sparsely inhabited, but some development has taken place since the late 20th century.
Hormuz Island | |
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Island | |
Satellite photo of Hormuz Island | |
Hormuz Island | |
| Coordinates: 27°04′03″N 56°27′36″E | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Hormozgān |
| Area | |
| • Land | 42 km2 (16.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 186 m (610 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
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