Indian Ocean - Gulf Of AdenThe Gulf of Aden is located in the Indian Ocean between Yemen on the south coast of the Arabian Peninsula and Somalia in Africa. In the northwest it connects with the Red Sea through the Bab el Mandeb sound.
It is about 900 km long, and 500 km wide at the eastern end, between Ra's Asir of Somalia and the city of al-Mukalla of Yemen. The Gulf of Aden is an essential waterway for Persian Gulf oil, making it very important for the world economy. It has many varieties of fish, coral, and other creatures since there is little pollution. The main ports are Aden (in Yemen), Berbera, and Bosaso (both in Somalia). In ancient times, Crater was an important port. It is one of the main areas in the world where acts of piracy are regularly committed, making it dangerous for sailing. Moreover, various attacks have been carried out in the Gulf, such as the USS Cole bombing. |
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