gulf of akaba
Definition
Proper noun: * A northeastern arm of the Red Sea: The Gulf of Aqaba is a long, narrow body of water located at the northern tip of the Red Sea. It is bordered by the Sinai Peninsula (Egypt) to the west and the Arabian Peninsula (Saudi Arabia) to the east, with Israel and Jordan at its northern shore.
Usage
The term "Gulf of Aqaba" is used as a specific geographical name to refer to this particular body of water. It is a proper noun and is always capitalized. * The resort town of Eilat is located on the Gulf of Aqaba. * Marine life in the Gulf of Aqaba is known for its vibrant coral reefs. * Several countries have coastlines along the Gulf of Aqaba.
Advanced Usage
- Strategic and Economic Importance: The term is often used in geopolitical, economic, and environmental contexts due to the gulf's role in regional trade, tourism, and ecology.
- The Gulf of Aqaba is a critical maritime passage for Jordan's port of Aqaba.
- Environmental groups are monitoring pollution levels in the Gulf of Aqaba.
Variants and Related Words
- Gulf of Eilat: An alternative name for the same body of water, used primarily in Israel.
- Aqaba: The name of the Jordanian port city at the northern end of the gulf.
- Red Sea: The larger sea of which the Gulf of Aqaba is a part.
Synonyms
- Geographical feature: There is no true synonym for this specific proper noun. It can be described generally as a gulf, inlet, or arm of the sea.
Related Phrases
- Strait of Tiran: The narrow sea passage at the entrance to the Gulf of Aqaba, connecting it to the Red Sea proper.
Noun
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a northeastern arm of the Red Sea; between the Sinai Peninsula (Egypt) and Saudi Arabia
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