Arabian Peninsula (Noun)
Meaning
A peninsula between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf; strategically important for its oil resources.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The Arabian Peninsula has played a significant role in world trade for centuries due to its strategic location between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf.
- Major oil-producing countries on the Arabian Peninsula include Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Kuwait.
- The discovery of vast oil reserves in the early 20th century brought immense wealth and economic influence to the Arabian Peninsula.
- Located at the crossroads of major trade routes, the Arabian Peninsula has historically been a hub for cultural exchange between Asia, Africa, and Europe.
- Countries on the Arabian Peninsula, such as the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, are now emerging as prominent economic powers.