also lie within the Persian Gulf, some of which are the subject of between the states in the region.
Between 625 BC and 226 AD, the northern side was dominated by a succession of Persian empires including the , , and empires.
Flora A great example of this are the in the Persian gulf, which require tidal flow and a combination of fresh and salt water for growth, and act as nurseries for many crabs, small fish, and insects; these fish and insects are the source of food for many of the marine birds that feed on them.
Cities and population Eight nations have coasts along the Persian Gulf: , , , , , , , and the.