GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Gulf of Aden
The Gulf of Aden lies between Yemen and the northern Horn of Africa. It connects the Red Sea through Bab el-Mandeb with the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean.
Fast Facts
- Yemen lies north and Somalia south.
- Djibouti lies near its western approaches.
- Aden is a Yemeni port near the gulf’s western end.
Connected lessons
- Gulf of AdenMap, explanation and practice
- Between Africa, Europe and AsiaGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Arabian SeaRelated places
- Bab el-MandebRelated places
- Red SeaRelated places
- Danakil / Afar DepressionRelated places
- Perim / Mayyun IslandRelated places
- BerberaRelated places
- Socotra ArchipelagoRelated places