An inlet of the Indian Ocean between Africa and Asia. One of the most saline bodies of water in the world.
Bordering Countries: Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Sudan, Eritrea and Djibouti.
Connected to the Indian ocean in south through the Bab el Mandeb strait 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).
Occupies a part of Great Rift Valley (Afro-Arabian Rift Valley).
Recent Related Events:
Conflict in Yemen(Between the internationally recognized government, which is backed by a Saudi-led military coalition, and Houthi rebels supported by Iran).
