The Persian Gulf States are QATAR (5 letters), Bahrain (7 letters) and KUWAIT (6 letters). These countries are located in the Middle East and are bordered by the Persian Gulf. QATAR is a small peninsula nation, while Bahrain is an archipelago of 33 islands. KUWAIT is a small country located between Iraq and Saudi Arabia. All three countries have a rich history and culture, and are known for their oil and gas reserves.