1. Where can Qeshm Island be found?

You'll find Qeshm Island in the Persian Gulf. It's the biggest island there sitting close to the Strait of Hormuz . The island hugs the southern coast of Iran in Hormozgan province. Bukhun Mountain stands as the highest point on the island reaching up to 370 meters. What's more, the island has a lot of gas and oil in its central area.

2. Is a visa required to visit Qeshm Island?

Travelers can visit Qeshm Island (and Kish Island ) for up to 14 days without needing a visa. But tourists from the United States (except Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam) Canada, and the UK must have a certified guide escort them when they arrive.

3. Who owns Qeshm Island?

Iran owns Qeshm Island, which is the biggest island in the Persian Gulf. Its Arabic name means "long island," which shows its shape and size. The island sits next to the Iranian coast, with the Clarence Strait (Torʿeh-ye Khvorān) between them.

4. What is the biggest island in the Persian Gulf?

Qeshm Island takes the crown as the biggest island in the Persian Gulf. This arrow-shaped piece of land sits in the Strait of Hormuz. The Clarence Strait also called Khuran, keeps it apart from the Iranian mainland.

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