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A gulf is a large, partly enclosed sea area—like the Gulf of Mexico or Persian Gulf—important for trade, energy, and marine life. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Gulf of Mexico, spanning over 615,000 square miles, is a deep and vital marine basin for energy, trade, and biodiversity—despite recent political naming controversies. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Gulf Stream is a powerful Atlantic Ocean current that warms eastern North America and Western Europe, forming part of the larger North Atlantic Drift system. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Gulf War (1990–1991) saw a U.S.-led coalition expel Iraqi forces from Kuwait after Saddam Hussein’s invasion. Earlier, “Gulf War” referred to the Iran–Iraq War. For a detailed description, click on the article title.