Extent
The International Hydrographic Organization defines the limits of the Red Sea as follows:
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- On the North. The Southern limits of the Gulfs of Suez and Aqaba .
- On the South. A line joining Husn Murad (12°40′N 43°30′E / 12.667°N 43.5°E / 12.667; 43.5) and Ras Siyyan (12°29′N 43°20′E / 12.483°N 43.333°E / 12.483; 43.333).
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