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Red Sea
Map showing the Red Sea and the countries surrounding it. The Red Sea is one of the most heavily traveled waterways in the world. It is about 1,200 miles (1,930 km) long, and its maximum width is about 190 miles (305 km).
The Red Sea extends southeastward from Suez, Egypt, to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait for approximately 1,200 miles (1,930 km). This narrow body of water serves as a vital maritime link between the Suez Canal and the Gulf of Aden.12