Hormoz Island
Hormuz Island, also spelled Hormoz, is an Iranian island in the Persian Gulf. Located in the Strait of Hormuz, 8 kilometres (5 mi) off the Iranian coast, the island is part of Hormozgan Province.
Iran to Cut Dependence on Hormuz Strait for Oil Exports via 1,000-km Pipeline
The Iranian president says Iran is building a major pipeline to transferring oil from west of the Persian Gulf to its east, cutting dependence on Hormuz Strait for oil exports.
Goddess of Salt; Splendid Attraction of Hormuz Island
The Hormuz Island in southern Iran is widely known for its red and edible soil but in addition to the dominant red colour of the island, a splendid white colour catches the eyes of every visitor: The whiteness of the Goddess of Salt.
Hormuz Island: Treasure Trove of Natural Beauty, Ancient Culture
Efforts are underway to preserve the traditional structure of Hormuz, an island in the south of Iran with edible and colourful soil.
MP Warns against Increased Smuggling of Iran’s Soil
An Iranian MP has warned that Iran’s soil is being increasingly smuggled to other countries, expressing dissatisfaction with the failure of related bodies to identify and arrest the smugglers.
Soil of Iran’s Hormuz Island Smuggled Abroad: Environment Chief
Head of Iran’s Department of Environment has confirmed the allegations about the illegal export of soil from Hormuz Island, southern Iran.
Hormuz Island to host next GNAP
Hormuz Island in the Persian Gulf will host the Global Nomadic Art Project (GNAP) in 2015, said an environmental artist.
