Bay of Beylul

Bay of Beylul
Bēylul Bahir Selat’ē
Badi Bay
Bay of Beylul
Location in Eritrea
Coordinates 13°14′N 42°27′E / 13.233°N 42.450°E / 13.233; 42.450Coordinates: 13°14′N 42°27′E / 13.233°N 42.450°E / 13.233; 42.450
Ocean/sea sources Red Sea
Basin countries Eritrea
Max. length 7 km (4.3 mi)
Max. width 17 km (11 mi)
Settlements Beylul[1]

Bay of Beylul or Bēylul Bahir Selat'ē,[2] also known as Badi Bay, is a bay on the Red Sea, on the coast of Eritrea. The bay is located about 450 km southeast of Asmara.[1]

Geography

The Bay of Beylul is open towards the north and the Hanish Islands lie 50 km to the northeast. The eastern headland is Ras Darma. The settlement of Beylul lies on the western shore of the bay.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 GoogleEarth
  2. 1 2 "Bēylul Bahir Selat'ē". Mapcarta. Retrieved 14 October 2016.


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