Gulf of 'Agig

Gulf of ‘Agig or Khalig ‘Agig, also spelled ʿAqīq or Akik, is a body of water on the coastline of Sudan on the Red Sea. It has been designated as a protected Ramsar site since 2009.

Gulf of 'Agig
Khalig ‘Agig (Arabic)
Gulf of 'Agig
Location in Sudan
Coordinates18°20′N 38°10′E
Ocean/sea sourcesRed Sea
Basin countriesSudan
Max. length13 km (8.1 mi)
Max. width20 km (12 mi)
IslandsNumerous
Ramsar Wetland
Official nameSuakin-Gulf of Agig
Designated2 February 2009
Reference no.1860
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