Gulf of Aqaba

The Gulf of Aqaba (, transliterated: ) is a large gulf which is east of the Sinai Peninsula and west of the Arabian Peninsula. The gulf is an extension of the Red Sea. It is  long and  at its widest point. Its coastline is divided among four countries: Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Palestine.

 Cities 
At the northern end of the gulf are three important cities: Aqaba in Jordan, Umm Al Rashrash in Palestine, and Taba in Egypt. They are strategically important commercial ports and popular resorts for tourists seeking to enjoy the warm climate.

The largest population center is Aqaba, with a population of over 95,000 (2021).

 Other websites 

Arab Sovereignty over the Gulf of Aqaba and the Straits of Tiran page on the Institute for Palestine Studies - a source of information for the history of Palestine

Aqaba
Category:Geography of Egypt
Category:Geography of Saudi Arabia
Category:Geography of Jordan
Category:Geography of Palestine