Wanderlust World Wanderlust World No U.S. state borders the Persian Gulf. The Persian Gulf is a Mediterranean sea in Western Asia, bordered by eight nations that collectively hold ~50% of world proven oil reserves.
| Country | Reserves (Billion Barrels) | % World | Key Fields |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 267 | 17% | Ghawar (world's largest), Safaniya (offshore), Khurais |
| Iran | 209 | 13% | Ahvaz, Marun, Gachsaran, Forozan (offshore) |
| Iraq | 145 | 9% | Rumaila, West Qurna, Majnoon, Kirkuk (north) |
| Kuwait | 102 | 6% | Burgan (2nd largest), Raudhatain, Sabriyah |
| UAE | 98 | 6% | Zakum (offshore), Fateh, Bu Hasa |
| Qatar | 25 | 1.5% | North Field (world's largest gas condensate), Dukhan |
| Oman | 5.3 | 0.3% | Yibal, Nimr, Mukhaizna |
| Bahrain | 0.2 | <0.1% | Bahrain Field (shared with Saudi) |
Strait of Hormuz (34 km wide) — 20–30% global oil consumption transits daily. Iran threatens closure; US 5th Fleet (Bahrain) guarantees passage.
The Persian Gulf is the world's energy artery — its oil fuels Asia, Europe, and global petrochemicals. US states are consumers & producers elsewhere.