The term 'Land on the Persian Gulf' refers to three countries: Iraq (4 letters), an EMIRATE (7 letters) and IRAN (4 letters). Iraq is a country in the Middle East, bordered by Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Syria, Turkey, and IRAN. It is located on the northern shore of the Persian Gulf. The EMIRATE is a small country located on the southeastern coast of the Persian Gulf, between Qatar and Oman. It is known for its oil reserves and is a major trading hub. Finally, IRAN is a country located in the Middle East, bordered by Iraq, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. It is located on the southern shore of the Persian Gulf.