Sharm El Sheikh is located on the Egyptian Red Sea coast, at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula. Sharm El Sheikh is on a promontory overlooking the Straits of Tiran at the mouth of the Gulf of Aqaba. Its strategic importance led to its transformation from a fishing village into a major port and naval base for the Egyptian Navy. More @Wikipedia
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