Bab-el-Mandeb | Vibepedia

The Bab-el-Mandeb is a strait divided into two channels: the Bab Iskender and the Dact-el-Mayun. The strait is situated near the Yemeni city of Mukalla and the Djiboutian city of Djibouti City. The Bab-el-Mandeb has a hot and dry desert climate, with very little rainfall throughout the year, and is home to a diverse range of marine life, including coral reefs and sea turtles. The strait is served by several major ports, including the Port of Mukalla in Yemen and the Port of Djibouti in Djibouti, and is an important location for international relations, with several countries having a significant presence in the region.