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Kharg Island
/xɑːrɡ ˈaɪlənd/
Definition
1
A continental island in the Persian Gulf, located about 25 km (16 mi) off the coast of Iran, near Bushehr.
2
Iran's primary oil export terminal, handling nearly all of the country's oil exports, making it a critical hub in global energy markets.
Examples
Dreaming of a tropical getaway, I googled Kharg Island only to find it's more Exxon than Expedia.
Kharg Island pumps out more oil than dad jokes at a family reunion.
Sailing by Kharg Island, I wondered if the locals trade seashells for barrels.
Kharg Island: where the beach is black gold and the tan lines are pipeline shadows.