The geographical location of the Sinai Peninsula
The Sinai Peninsula takes the form of a triangle, and this island connects the continent of Africa with the continent of Asia, with an area of 61.000 square kilometers, and it is called the arid region in the peninsula in the Gulf of Suez, and it is considered part of the continent of Asia, and it is located in the northeastern part of Egypt, and is located next to Israel and the Gaza Strip From the eastern side, it is divided into two governorates, namely: North Sinai Governorate, and South Sinai Governorate, and it is worth noting that it was subjected to Israeli occupation; And that was during the Six-Day War in 1967 AD, but it was returned to Egypt in 1982 AD, under the terms of the peace treaty, which was signed between those countries in 1979 AD.
Population and Tourism in the Sinai Peninsula
The population of the Sinai Peninsula is estimated at about 1.4 million people, and the Bedouins make up the majority of its population. The region is witnessing a tourist movement; It is distinguished by its natural location and its coral reefs, and Mount Sinai is one of the most religious places. The region is also famous for St. Catherine's Monastery, which is considered the oldest Christian monastery in the world, and the resorts of the beaches of Sharm el-Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba, and Taba.
Some information about the Sinai Peninsula
There is a lot of information related to the Sinai Peninsula, as follows:
- Its limits are as follows:
- It is bordered on the eastern side by Israel and the Gulf of Aqaba.
- It is bordered on the western side by the Suez Canal and the Gulf of Suez.
- It is bordered on the northern side by the Mediterranean Sea.
- It extends from the southern side of the Red Sea.
- Sinai is characterized by its high temperature throughout the year. As the average high temperature is 32 degrees Celsius, and temperatures are lower in the mountains of the south.
- The Sinai Peninsula is known as the land of Fayrouz, which means Turquoise.
- It is considered one of the most ancient Egyptian governorates. This is due to its high altitudes and mountainous nature.
- Winter temperatures drop in some cities and towns in Sinai, reaching -16.11 degrees Celsius.
