Which countries lie on opposite shores of the narrowest part of the Strait of Hormuz?
Correct answer: D. Iran and Oman
- A. Iraq and Kuwait
- B. Saudi Arabia and the UAE
- C. Qatar and Bahrain
- D. Iran and Oman
Explanation
Iran borders the strait's northern shore and Oman the southern shore at its narrowest point.
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