Question

which country is highlighted? map of asia with a circled area disputed territory disputed border kuwait bahrain the united arab emirates qatar

Explanation:

To determine the highlighted country, we analyze the map: the circled area is a peninsula - shaped country in the Arabian Peninsula, surrounded by the Persian Gulf. Among the options, Qatar is a peninsula - shaped country located in the Persian Gulf region, matching the highlighted area's geography. Kuwait is along the Persian Gulf but has a different shape; Bahrain is an island; the UAE has a different coastal and territorial shape.

Answer:

Qatar