Bab-el-Mandeb
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| Area | 5200 |
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| Min. width | 16 mi (26 km) |
| Average depth | −609 ft (−186 m) |
| Islands | Perim |
| Basin countries | Djibouti |
| Eritrea | |
| Yemen | |
| Did you know | The Strait of Bab al-Mandab is a chokepoint between the Horn of Africa and the Middle East, and a strategic link between the Mediterranean Sea and Indian Ocean. |
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| ID | 1240457 |
About Bab-el-Mandeb
The Bab-el-Mandeb is a strait located between Yemen on the Arabian Peninsula, and Djibouti and Eritrea in the Horn of Africa. It connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden.