Sinai Peninsula, Peninsula in northeastern Egypt.
The Sinai Peninsula is a triangular landmass in northeastern Egypt that connects Africa and Asia. The Mediterranean Sea borders it to the north, while the Red Sea with its two gulfs lies to the south and east.
The region changed hands several times during the 20th century and remained under Israeli occupation from 1967 until the late 1970s. The peace treaty between Egypt and Israel gradually returned the territory to Egyptian administration.
Bedouin tribes inhabit the desert areas and maintain traditional ways of life with goat herds and camels. Saint Catherine's Monastery at Mount Sinai draws pilgrims and travelers who visit the site where Moses is believed to have received the tablets of law.
The territory divides into two governorates: North Sinai with El Arish as capital and South Sinai with El Tor as administrative center. Mountain regions in the south offer cooler temperatures, while coastal areas remain warm throughout the year.
The landmass holds mineral deposits including copper, phosphates and iron that have been mined for thousands of years. Underwater reefs along the coasts attract divers searching for coral gardens and shipwrecks.
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