Red Sea, Marine inlet between Africa and Asia
The Red Sea extends southeast from Suez for 1,200 miles to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, connecting to the Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea.
Ancient Egyptians conducted the first recorded explorations of the Red Sea around 2500 BC, establishing trade routes to the land of Punt.
The Red Sea maintains high importance for global maritime trade, with twelve percent of international commerce passing through its waters each year.
The water temperature ranges from 26°C in the northern section to 30°C in the southern part during summer months.
The sea contains over 1,200 fish species and features coral reefs aged between 5,000 and 7,000 years along its coastline.
Location: Sudan
Capital city: Port Sudan
GPS coordinates: 19.06194,35.63944
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:28
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