Features
The Eastern Desert's main geographic features are the western Red Sea coastline - wth the "Red Sea Riviera" - and the Eastern Desert mountain range that runs along the coast, the highest peak of which is Shaiyb al-Banat. Other notable ecological areas are Wadi Gamal National Park and Gebel Elba. The Eastern Desert is a popular setting for safaris and other excursions.
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