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| − | The '''Sinai Peninsula''' is | + | The '''Sinai Peninsula''' is a triangular area of land currently part of [[Egypt]]. It is bordered by the [[Suez Canal]] and rest of Egypt to the west, and [[Israel]] to the east. It has a northern shore with the [[Mediterranean Sea]] and lies between the two northern arms of the [[Red Sea]] - the Gulf of Suez and the Gulf of Aqaba. |
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| + | The oldest monastery in world, St Catherine's, is located on [[Mount Sinai]]. | ||
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Revision as of 08:57, May 21, 2007
The Sinai Peninsula is a triangular area of land currently part of Egypt. It is bordered by the Suez Canal and rest of Egypt to the west, and Israel to the east. It has a northern shore with the Mediterranean Sea and lies between the two northern arms of the Red Sea - the Gulf of Suez and the Gulf of Aqaba.
The oldest monastery in world, St Catherine's, is located on Mount Sinai.