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15 Facts About the Strait of Hormuz, the World's Key Oil Route
Stretching just 21 miles across at its narrowest point, the Strait of Hormuz carries one-fifth of the world's petroleum and liquefied natural gas every day.
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Inside The 21-Mile Chokepoint That Powers The Global Economy 
15. Named After The Medieval Kingdom Of Hormuz 
14. Qeshm Island Stretches 84 Miles Along The Channel 
13. Oman Controls The Southern Shore From An Exclave - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
12. Deep Southern Waters Fit The Largest Supertankers 
11. Crowded Waters Caused A 2009 Submarine Collision 
10. Bandar Abbas Anchors The Northern Coastline 
9. Three Strategic Islands Guard The Western Approach - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
8. Site Of The Largest Modern Surface Naval Battle 
7. The 1980s Tanker War Reflagged Kuwaiti Oil Fleets 
6. Transit Passage Protects International Navigation 
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4. Fujairah Port Sits Just Outside The Chokepoint 
3. Over 80% Of Its Crude Oil Heads To Asian Markets 
2. One-Fifth Of All Global LNG Passes Through Here 
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Connecting the Persian Gulf to the open ocean, the Strait of Hormuz is the world's most important energy corridor. Every day, supertankers carry 21 million barrels of oil through its waters.
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