Sanafr Island, Coral reef island in Strait of Tiran, Saudi Arabia.
Sanafir Island spans 33 square kilometers at the entrance of the Gulf of Aqaba, with an elevation reaching 49 meters above sea level.
Egyptian forces used the island during World War II as part of their military strategy to defend the critical shipping routes of the Suez Canal.
The name Sanafir derives from the Coptic language, reflecting ancient Egyptian influences that designated the location as an area of commercial value.
The island remains unpopulated and access requires special permits due to its strategic position and military significance in the Red Sea region.
Marine mines remain present on the beaches of Sanafir Island, creating restricted zones within this maritime border territory.
Location: Tabuk Governorate
Elevation above the sea: 9 m
GPS coordinates: 27.93000,34.71000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:36
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