Geography
Oceans
Which of these bodies of water is not part of the Mediterranean?
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The Red Sea
Explanation
The Red Sea lies between Africa and the Sinai peninsula. The sea is 2250 km long and has a maximum width of 355 km. It is up to 2130 metres deep. The Red Sea is connected to the Mediterranean through the Suez canal. From the southern end it is connected through the Bab el Mandeb strait to the Gulf of Aden, and further through to the Indian Ocean.
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Question added 2008-12-01