Red Sea
A comprehensive geographic and cultural overview of the Red Sea region.
Internal
Lists major internal geographic features associated with the Red Sea.
Bordering
Highlights key countries and regions that directly border the Red Sea.
Egypt
Egypt spans from the Nile Delta and Cairo to the strategic Suez Canal at the northern end of the Red Sea. It features historic sites, desert landscapes, and Mediterranean coastal cities.
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s coastline along the Red Sea stretches from the Gulf of Aqaba in the northwest to Sudan in the south, including major port cities and remote desert shores.
Jerusalem-Israel
While not directly on the Red Sea, the historic and cultural linkages through regional trade routes and pilgrimage paths connect Jerusalem and northern Israel to the Red Sea.
Djibouti
Djibouti sits at the Bab el Mandeb strait, serving as a critical maritime chokepoint and gateway between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, with a strategic port and military presence.
Eritrea
Eritrea offers a long Red Sea coastline with historic port cities like Tesri and massawa, coupled with rugged highlands inland that host ancient ruins and local cultures.
Sudan
Sudan’s eastern border meets the Red Sea at Port Sudan and extends inland into the Sahara and Sahel zones, featuring desert landscapes, historic trade routes, and coastal port facilities.
Sahel Region
The Sahel spans across multiple countries east of the Red Sea’s northern reaches, acting as a transitional zone between desert and wetter savanna, with cultural and ecological significance.
Water
Highlights important water features directly connected to or closely interacting with the Red Sea.
Bab el Mandeb
Bab el Mandeb is the narrow strait between Djibouti and the Arabian Peninsula (Yemen), serving as the critical passage from the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden.
Gulf of Aden
Gulf of Aden lies south of the Red Sea,between Yemen and Somalia, serving as a major route for Red Sea traffic and as part of the maritime connection to the Indian Ocean.
Regulatory
Provides info on regional organizations and agreements that influence the Red Sea area.
CCEDSA
The Common Organization for the Management of Fisheries in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden (CCEDSA) is a regional body coordinating fishery management and conservation efforts among member nations.