The Gulf of Oman is a body of water located in the western part of the Arabian Sea. Due to its strategic location, it has many synonyms. One of the most common synonyms is the Sea of Oman. Other synonyms include the Arabian Gulf of Oman, the Gulf of Muscat, and the Makran Sea. The Gulf of Oman is surrounded by Iran to the north, Pakistan to the east, and Oman to the west and south. It is an important shipping route connecting the Middle East with Asia and the rest of the world. With exceptional natural beauty, it attracts tourists from all over the world.