DEVELOPMENT IN MIDDLE EAST
ISRAEL AND PALESTINE
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Question
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Red Sea
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Persian Gulf
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Arabian Sea
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Strait of Hormuz
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Red Sea separates the coasts of Egypt, Sudan, and Eritrea from those of Saudi Arabia and Yemen. The Gulf of Aqaba, a northeastern extension of the sea, reaches southern Israel and southwestern Jordan. The sea contains some of the world’s warmest and saltiest seawater.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Arab states use the Red Sea as a tool to exert influence and put pressure on other regional players. It’s a major trade route for its coastal states especially Sudan, Ethiopia, Jordan and Israel, it is also the main and only sea outlet for Jordan, Djibouti and Sudan.
Detailed explanation-3: -Trade on the Red Sea was in the hands of merchants based out of Alexandria. Nabataeans moved trade from Southern Arabia to their port of Leuce Come by boat, and then overland to Alexandria. “Arab” merchants also brought Indian and Asian goods to the ports on the Egyptian side of the Red Sea.
Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: The Arabian Peninsula is surrounded by the Red Sea, Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea. This puts it at the center of trade between large parts of Africa and Asia. It also makes it easy to import and export goods.