Gulf of Tadjoura
The Gulf of Tadjoura (Somali: Gacanka Tajuura; Arabic: خليج تدجورا) is a gulf or basin of the Indian Ocean in the Horn of Africa. It lies south of the straits of Bab-el-Mandeb, or the entrance to the Red Sea, at 11.7°N 43.0°E. The gulf has many fishing grounds, extensive coral reefs, and abundant pearl oysters. Most of its coastline is the territory of Djibouti, except for a short stretch on the southern shore, which is part of the territory of Somaliland.
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| Coordinates | 11.7°N 43.0°E |
| Basin countries | Djibouti Somaliland |
| Max. length | 40 mi (64 km) |
| Max. width | 16 mi (26 km) |
| Surface area | 1,920 km2 (740 sq mi) |
| Average depth | −1,078 m (−3,537 ft) |
| Salinity | 3.6–3.7% |
| Max. temperature | 31 °C (88 °F) |
| Min. temperature | 26 °C (79 °F) |
| Islands | Moucha, Maskali, Abou Maya, Ile Warramous |
| Settlements | Djibouti: Djibouti, Tadjoura, Sagallo, Obock and Loyada Somaliland: Lawyacado |
The Gulf’s other marine habitats include sea grass beds, salt pans and mangroves.
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