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What is the geographical location of the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) countries?

Between latitudes 15° and 32° N and longitudes 34° and 65° E, in the south west of the Asian continent.

Who is credited with the idea of establishing the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC)?

The late Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah.

What is the significance of the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) countries in terms of oil reserves?

They contain the majority of the world's known oil reserves.

WhichGCC country is the largest and occupies most of the Arabian Peninsula?

<p>The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the geographical location of the Sultanate of Oman?

<p>It borders the Arabian Sea in the south.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the historical significance of the GCC countries?

<p>They have been important throughout history as a major inland and maritime trade route between east and west.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the GCC countries in terms of global trade routes?

<p>They have been important throughout history as the major inland and maritime trade route between east and west.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common natural resource factor that has increased the importance of the GCC countries?

<p>The discovery of oil.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which GCC country is an archipelago, composed of several islands in the Gulf?

<p>Bahrain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the geographical feature that separates the Arabian Peninsula from the rest of Asia?

<p>The Arabian Gulf and the Red Sea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which year was the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) established?

<ol start="1981"> <li></li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is the proportion of the world's known oil reserves contained within the GCC countries?

<p>The majority.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

GCC Countries Location

Countries located in the southwest of the Asian continent, specifically between latitudes 15° and 32° N and longitudes 34° and 65° E, forming the eastern part of the Arab World.

GCC Establishment

An organization established on 25th May 1981 to promote cooperation among its member states.

GCC Member States

Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and Oman.

Saudi Arabia's Size

The largest GCC country, occupying most of the Arabian Peninsula between the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf.

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Oman's Location

The second largest GCC country, known for bordering the Arabian Sea in the south.

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Kuwait, Qatar, UAE Location

Smaller countries located on the western coast of the Arabian Gulf.

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Bahrain's Geography

The largest of several islands situated in the Gulf.

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GCC Trade Route

The GCC countries have historically served as a critical passage for goods moving between eastern and western civilizations by land and sea.

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Oil Discovery Impact

The discovery of these resources has increased the GCC countries' global significance due to their substantial reserves.

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Study Notes

Location and Geography

  • The GCC countries are located in the southwest of the Asian continent, between latitudes 15° and 32° N and longitudes 34° and 65° E.
  • The countries comprise the eastern part of the Arab World.

Establishment and Membership

  • The GCC was established on 25th May 1981.
  • The GCC consists of six member states, listed from north to south:
    • State of Kuwait
    • Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
    • Kingdom of Bahrain
    • State of Qatar
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Sultanate of Oman

Country Characteristics

  • Saudi Arabia is the largest country, occupying most of the Arabian Peninsula, located between the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf.
  • The Sultanate of Oman is the second largest, bordering the Arabian Sea in the south.
  • Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates are smaller countries, located on the western coast of the Arabian Gulf.
  • Bahrain is the largest of several islands in the Gulf.

Historical Importance

  • The GCC countries have been important throughout history as a major inland and maritime trade route between east and west.
  • The discovery of oil has significantly increased their importance, as they contain the majority of the world's known reserves.

Location and Geography

  • The GCC countries are located in the southwest of the Asian continent, between latitudes 15° and 32° N and longitudes 34° and 65° E.
  • The countries comprise the eastern part of the Arab World.

Establishment and Membership

  • The GCC was established on 25th May 1981.
  • The GCC consists of six member states, listed from north to south:
    • State of Kuwait
    • Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
    • Kingdom of Bahrain
    • State of Qatar
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Sultanate of Oman

Country Characteristics

  • Saudi Arabia is the largest country, occupying most of the Arabian Peninsula, located between the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf.
  • The Sultanate of Oman is the second largest, bordering the Arabian Sea in the south.
  • Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates are smaller countries, located on the western coast of the Arabian Gulf.
  • Bahrain is the largest of several islands in the Gulf.

Historical Importance

  • The GCC countries have been important throughout history as a major inland and maritime trade route between east and west.
  • The discovery of oil has significantly increased their importance, as they contain the majority of the world's known reserves.

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