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Northern Red Sea Region

 
Wikipedia: Northern Red Sea Region
Northern Red Sea Zone (Zoba Semienawi Keyih Bahri)
Northern Red Sea Zone (Zoba Semienawi Keyih Bahri) is highlighted on this map
Administration type Zoba
Administrator Osman Mohammed Omar
Capital Massawa
Population 459,056
Surface Area 27,800 km²

The Northern Red Sea region of Eritrea is one of the country's six regions. It lies along the northern three quarters of the Red Sea, and includes the Dahlak Archipelago and the coastal city of Massawa. The region borders the Anseba, Central and Southern regions to the west, and the Southern Red Sea region to the east. It has an area of around 27,800 km². The lowest point in Eritrea, Lake Kulul, is in this region.

The region also includes the following districts:

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Coordinates: 16°00′N 39°00′E / 16°N 39°E / 16; 39


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