Red Sea - Wikipedia
WEBThe Red Sea is a sea inlet of the Indian Ocean, lying between Africa and Asia. Its connection to the ocean is in the south, through the Bab-el-Mandeb strait and the Gulf of Aden. To its north lie the Sinai Peninsula, the Gulf of Aqaba, and the Gulf of Suez—leading to the Suez Canal.
Red Sea | Map, Middle East, Shipping, Marine Ecosystems,
WEB2 days ago · The Red Sea is a narrow strip of water that extends southeastward from Suez in Egypt for about 1,200 miles (1,930 km) to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which connects with the Gulf of Aden and, beyond that, the Arabian Sea.
Red Sea - WorldAtlas
WEBFeb 7, 2021 · The Red Sea is a semi-enclosed, inlet (or extension) of the Indian Ocean between the continents of Africa from Asia. It is connected to the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean to the south through the Gulf of Aden and the narrow strait of Bab el Mandeb.
Red Sea Map: Countries and Facts | Mappr
WEBRed Sea Map: Countries and Facts. While it may not stand out on a World Ocean Map, the Red Sea is one of the most significant bodies of water in the world. It links Asia to Europe by way of Africa and the Middle East, enabling global trade and granting numerous advantages to the countries along its coastline.
Red Sea summary | Britannica
WEBRed Sea, Narrow inland sea between the Arabian Peninsula and Africa. It extends southeast from Suez, Egypt (initially as the Gulf of Suez), for about 1,200 mi (1,930 km) to the Strait of Mandeb, which connects with the Gulf of Aden and then with the Arabian Sea.
Red Sea - New World Encyclopedia
WEBThe Red Sea, one of the most saline bodies of water in the world, is an inlet of the Indian Ocean between Africa and Asia. The connection to the ocean is in the south through the Bab el Mandeb sound and the Gulf of Aden. In the north are the Sinai Peninsula, the Gulf of Aqaba, and the Gulf of Suez (leading to the Suez Canal).
15 Important Red Sea Facts You Must Know - Marine Insight
WEBJan 2, 2024 · Situated between the African and Asian Continents, the Red Sea is an important water body from the perspective of international trade, tourism, and the rich and diverse marine life it supports. The Red Sea is an inlet of the Indian Ocean and is connected to it via the Bal el Mandeb Strait and the Gulf of Aden from the south.
Mysteries of the Red Sea - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
WEBOct 25, 2018 · The Red Sea is one of the few places on Earth that has what is known as a poleward-flowing eastern boundary current. Eastern boundary currents are so called because they hug the eastern coasts of continents. But all other such eastern boundary currents head south in the northern hemisphere.
Red Sea: what it is, its importance and its characteristics
WEBFeb 22, 2024 · The Red Sea is a saltwater body located between Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. It is bounded to the north by the Sinai Peninsula, the Gulf of Aqaba, and the Gulf of Suez, and to the south by the Gulf of Aden. The bordering countries are Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Yemen, Eritrea, Israel, Djibouti, and Jordan.
Red Sea - Encyclopedia.com
WEBMay 17, 2018 · The Red Sea is a long narrow strip of water separating the Arabian Peninsula from the northeastern corner of Africa (Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia) and forming the northwestern arm of the Indian Ocean to which it is connected by the Bāb al-Mandib Straits (whose narrowest point is 21 mi. (33 km.) wide).