Bab al-Mandab Strait Explained | More Important Than Hormuz? | UPSC | NEXT IAS

Описание: Everyone talks about the Strait of Hormuz—but there’s another chokepoint that quietly controls a massive share of global trade. The Bab al-Mandab Strait, located between Asia and Africa, connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and plays a crucial role in linking the Mediterranean Sea with the Indian Ocean via the Suez Canal. In this video, understand why this narrow passage is strategically vital for crude oil shipments, global supply chains, and maritime security. Also explore key geographical features of the Red Sea, including its high temperatures and division by the Sinai Peninsula into the Gulf of Aqaba and Gulf of Suez. This topic is highly relevant for UPSC under Geography and International Relations. Stay till the end for a PYQ-based question.

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