How many country in the gulf?

There are 6 countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), often referred to as the "Gulf States." They are:

* Bahrain

* Kuwait

* Oman

* Qatar

* Saudi Arabia

* United Arab Emirates (UAE)

However, the term "Gulf" can be used more broadly to refer to the entire Persian Gulf region, which includes additional countries like:

* Iran

* Iraq

So, the number of countries in the "Gulf" depends on the specific definition you're using.