Clarence Strait (Iran)
The Clarence Strait is a narrow strait separating the Iranian island of Qeshm from the Iranian mainland. It is the much smaller counterpart to the Strait of Hormuz. The native name for the strait is Khuran.
| Designations | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Khuran Straits |
| Designated | 23 June 1975 |
| Reference no. | 50[1] |
The Clarence Strait is host to the most extensive mangrove forest in the Persian Gulf, which is known locally as the Hara forests. The area has been designated as a protected Ramsar site since 1975.[1]
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