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==Location and Geographical Characteristics== | ==Location and Geographical Characteristics== | ||
The Red Sea is located to the north of the East African Rift and between the African continent and the Arabian Peninsula. It is a narrow and long body of water, approximately 2,300 km (1, | The Red Sea is located to the north of the East African Rift and between the African continent and the Arabian Peninsula. It is a narrow and long body of water, approximately 2,300 km (1,430 mi) in length and with a maximum width of about 360 km (224 mi). Due to its arid environment, the evaporation rate is high, and there are no rivers flowing into it except for intermittent streams known as [https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wadi wadis], resulting in high salinity. | ||
The Red Sea connects to the Gulf of Suez and the Gulf of Aqaba at its northern end, flowing through the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait into the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean. The Gulf of Aqaba borders Israel and Jordan, while the western shores are adjacent to Egypt, Sudan, and Eritrea, and the eastern shores are near Saudi Arabia and Yemen. The coasts on both sides feature many cliffs, and the presence of coral reefs along the shoreline limits suitable docking and anchoring locations for vessels. | The Red Sea connects to the Gulf of Suez and the Gulf of Aqaba at its northern end, flowing through the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait into the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean. The Gulf of Aqaba borders Israel and Jordan, while the western shores are adjacent to Egypt, Sudan, and Eritrea, and the eastern shores are near Saudi Arabia and Yemen. The coasts on both sides feature many cliffs, and the presence of coral reefs along the shoreline limits suitable docking and anchoring locations for vessels. | ||