🏝️ Zuqar Island

Yemen · Asia · 14.01°N, 42.74°E

Zuqar Island is a Yemeni island located in the Red Sea. It lies between the coasts of mainland Yemen and Eritrea, near the Strait of Bab al-Mandab which connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. Despite its proximity to the African continent, the island is considered a part of Asia because it sits on the Asian continental shelf. It is approximately 130 square kilometres (50 sq mi).

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Quick facts

Country	Yemen
Continent / region	Asia
Coordinates (approx.)	14.01°N, 42.74°E · view on map

Zuqar Island is located in Yemen, in Asia.

More islands in Yemen

Socotra · Samhah · Abd al Kuri · Darsah · Perim · Kamaran.

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