Red Sea Coast

•   Red Sea: A seawater inlet of the Indian Ocean, lying between Northeast Africa and the Arabian Peninsula
• Western coast : The western coast of the Red Sea includes Egypt, Sudan and Eritrea.
• Eastern Coast: For Saudi Arabia and Yemen (Asian)
• Northern Connection: The Red Sea access to the Mediterranean sea (Suez Canal).
• Southern Connection : It connects with the Gulf of Aden through Bab-el-Mandeb Strait.
• Strategic Importance: It serves as a key link between Europe, the Middle East and Asia providing an important maritime route.

Prelims Question — English

Consider the following statements, with respect to Red Sea:

1.       It sits between Northeast Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.

2.       It is linked to the Gulf of Aden via the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait.

3.       It connects through the Suez Canal with the Mediterranean Sea.

How many statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3

The Red Sea is the body of water between Northeast Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. It is linked to the south by the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait with tThe Gulf of Aden and connected to the north by the Suez Canal to the Mediterranean Sea.