The Bab el Mandeb Strait is a narrow waterway located between the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. It connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and serves as a crucial passage for maritime trade, allowing ships to travel between Europe, Asia, and Africa. This strait is approximately 20 miles wide at its narrowest point and is strategically important for global shipping routes. The Bab el Mandeb Strait is also home to diverse marine life and is surrounded by several islands, including Perim Island and Dahlak Archipelago.