Gulfs of Africa

gulf on the west coast of Africa

gulf between Waqooyi-Bari State and Yemen in the Arabian Peninsula

gulf in Djibouti and Somalia

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The Ghoubbet al-Kharab or Lake Ghoubbet (, "the Gulf of the Demons") is a Djiboutian cove separated from the Gulf of Tadjoura by a narrow channel historically known to have violent currents. Ghoubbet al-Kharab is surrounded by mountains and cliffs 600 meters high, as well as by the Ardoukôba volcano which separates it from Lake Assal. It is very deep (200 meters) and hosts many fish and sharks that grow in the strong gulf currents, and is part of the junction between the African and Arabian continental plates. Formations like "The Crack" (or "La Faille") and reefs like Ras Eiro are popular loc

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