Hormuz Island

Hormuz Island

Hormuz Island is an Iranian island in the Persian Gulf, it is located in the straits of Hormuz and is part of the Hormozgān Province. It has an area of 42 km² which equals 16 square miles. Hormuz Island was once land of the Portugese Empire. There is a historical Portugese Castle located in Hormuz Island.

Hormoz Island is 42 square km and covered by sedimentary rock and layers of volcanic material on its surface. The highest point of the island is about 186 m above the sea level. Due to a lack of precipitation, the soil and water is salty. Specialists have helped cultivate Hara trees to grow in the climate. Due to the lack of fresh water, Iranian engineers piped water from the mainland of Iran underground.

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