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The '''Gulf of Aden''' ([[Arabic language|Arabic]]: خليج عدن; [[Arabic transliteration|transliterated]]: Khalyj 'Adan) 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.
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The '''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.
 
 
The Gulf of Aden is an essential waterway for Persian Gulf [[Petroleum|oil]], making it very important for the world ecomomy. 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 (Yemen)|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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The Gulf of Aden is an essential waterway for Persian Gulf [[Petroleum|oil]], making it very important for the world ecomomy. 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.
  
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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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Revision as of 01:57, 24 August 2007

Gulf of Aden in 1860

The 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.

The Gulf of Aden is an essential waterway for Persian Gulf oil, making it very important for the world ecomomy. 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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