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Why some people changed the Persian Gulf name to Arabian Gulf?

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By msaid - Posted on May 24th, 2009
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No body of water by that name has ever existed. The correct name is Persian Gulf, which always has been, and will always remain, Persian. If my name iz Said, why call me Bill?????

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sbolden's picture
Why don't we just call it
Submitted by sbolden on 24 May 2009 - 2:59pm.

Why don't we just call it The Gulf?

vjared's picture
The National Geographic
Submitted by vjared on 24 May 2009 - 4:15pm.

The National Geographic Atlas says: "Historically and commonly known as the Persian Gulf, this body of water is also referred by some as the Arabian Gulf." So, why don't you accept that there are people (Arabs) who call it Arabian Gulf? Of course, it is true that outside of the Arab world it is usually known as Persian Gulf.

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So that you're annoyed,
Submitted by cherrypicker on 24 May 2009 - 4:48pm.

So that you're annoyed, msaid. That's why! There is this body of water between the UK and France - the Brits call it the English Channel, the French call it - La Manche. Not a problem.

remkin's picture
In the grand scheme of
Submitted by remkin on 24 May 2009 - 7:34pm.

In the grand scheme of things, this is a petty fight

mirkat's picture
In Spain it is know as
Submitted by mirkat on 24 May 2009 - 11:09pm.

In Spain it is know as Persian Gulf.

rollman's picture
You´re name is Said because
Submitted by rollman on 30 May 2009 - 12:03pm.

You´re name is Said because your parents who helped create you decided so. The Gulf is called Arabian Gulf by the Arabs and Persian Gulf by you and most of the rest of world.

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Some people say Ireland,
Submitted by selena on 30 May 2009 - 5:49pm.

Some people say Ireland, others Eire. Some people say the Middle East, others call the same region the Near East. It depends on your point of view.