Bab-el-Mandeb, Maritime strait between Yemen and Djibouti.
The Bab-el-Mandeb connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden through two channels divided by Perim Island, spanning 20 miles in width.
The British East India Company established control over Perim Island in 1799 to maintain dominance over trade routes until its transfer to South Yemen in 1967.
The Arabic name translates to Gate of Grief, referring to the navigation dangers and legends of people who perished during geological separations of landmasses.
The strait facilitates the transit of approximately 6.2 million barrels of oil daily, linking maritime traffic between the Mediterranean Sea and Indian Ocean.
The waterway features complex hydraulic circulation patterns between the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, as no water flows through the connected Suez Canal.
GPS coordinates: 12.58333,43.33333
Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:58
Maritime straits are essential passages for navigation and global trade. These natural waterways between lands connect oceans and seas, allowing the movement of merchant ships and international maritime transport. From the English Channel to the Strait of Malacca, these passages are crucial for the maritime economy and commercial exchanges between continents.
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