Dungonab Bay
Dungonab Bay or Dongonab Bay (Arabic: خليج دونجوناب Ḫalīj Dūnjūnāb) is a body of water on the coastline of Sudan on the Red Sea.
| Dungonab Bay | |
|---|---|
| Dungunāb Bay | |
Dungonab Bay Location in Sudan | |
| Coordinates | 21°0′N 37°11′E |
| Ocean/sea sources | Red Sea |
| Basin countries | Sudan |
| Max. length | 33 km (21 mi) |
| Max. width | 12 km (7.5 mi) |
| Islands | Numerous |
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
| Part of | "Dungonab Bay – Mukkawar Island Marine National Park" part of Sanganeb Marine National Park and Dungonab Bay – Mukkawar Island Marine National Park |
| Criteria | Natural: (vii), (ix), (x) |
| Reference | 262rev-002 |
| Inscription | 2016 (40th Session) |
Ramsar Wetland | |
| Official name | Dongonab Bay-Marsa Waiai |
| Designated | 2 February 2009 |
| Reference no. | 1859 |
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