Hormuz Island has an area of 42 km2 (16 dặm vuông Anh). It is covered by sedimentary rock and layers of volcanic material on its surface. The highest point of the island is about 186 mét (610 ft) above sea level. Due to a lack of precipitation, the soil and water are salty. Specialists have helped cultivar white mangrove or Hara trees to grow in the climate. Due to the lack of fresh water, Iranian engineers have constructed a water pipeline from the mainland. There are many virgin beaches that go all around the island.