GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Gulf of Aqaba
The Gulf of Aqaba lies east of Sinai and northwest of the Arabian Peninsula. Its head includes the port cities of Aqaba and Eilat.
Fast Facts
- Egypt, Israel, Jordan and Saudi Arabia have shores on the gulf.
- The Straits of Tiran connect it to the wider Red Sea.
- It is separate from the Suez Canal approach.
Connected lessons
- Gulf of AqabaMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Sinai PeninsulaRelated places
- Gulf of SuezRelated places
- Red SeaRelated places