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Gulf of ‘Agig or Khalig ‘Agig,[2] also spelled ʿAqīq or Akik, is a body of water on the coastline of Sudan on the Red Sea. It has been designated as a protected Ramsar site since 2009.[1]

Gulf of 'Agig
Gulf of 'Agig Location in Sudan
Coordinates	18°20′N 38°10′E
Native name	Khalig ‘Agig  (Arabic)
Ocean/sea sources	Red Sea
Basin countries	Sudan
Max. length	13 km (8.1 mi)
Max. width	20 km (12 mi)
Islands	Numerous
Ramsar Wetland
Official name	Suakin-Gulf of Agig
Designated	2 February 2009
Reference no.	1860[1]

Geography

The Gulf of ‘Agig is northeast-facing and is located 160 km to the southeast of Port Sudan. It has small islands on its eastern side, The ‘Amarāt Islands close to its mouth, and the smaller Hayyis Wa Karai Islands on its southwestern part, close to the shore.[2]

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