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Red Sea Coastline, Israel

Red Sea Coastline, Israel
The Red Sea divides the Arabian Peninsula from the continent of Africa, forming the Gulf of Aqaba just below the Israeli port of Elat. The Red Sea’s high salt content is a result of the region’s extreme heat, which makes its waters evaporate quickly.
Daniel Zirinsky/Photo Researchers, Inc.
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