Clarence Strait (Iran)
| Designations | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Khuran Straits |
| Designated | 23 June 1975 |
| Reference no. | 50[1] |
The Clarence Strait is a narrow strait separating the Iranian island of Qeshm from the Iranian mainland. It is the much smaller counterpart to the Strait of Hormuz. The native name for the strait is Khuran.
The Clarence Strait is host to the most extensive mangrove forest in the Persian Gulf, known locally as the Hara forests. The area has been designated as a protected Ramsar site since 1975.[1]
Natural features
[edit]The ocean waters in the Clarence Strait area, which separates Qeshm Island from Iran, offer a diverse range of colors, like the land surfaces. While the waters south of the island appear uniformly dark, curved bands of lighter colors cross the Clarence Strait, likely due to shallower water and suspended sediment.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Khuran Straits". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
- ^ "Persian Gulf, Qeshm Island - NASA". www.parstimes.com. Retrieved 2025-08-08.
26°54′N 55°46′E / 26.900°N 55.767°E
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