DIVE RED SEA DIVE TRAVEL GUIDERed Sea - Cyber Diver Top 10 Dive Destination >>  enowned for extreme marine species abundance and spectacular visibility, the Red Sea is one of the most beautiful places in the world to go diving. Apart from Antarctica, no place else on earth juxtaposes such extreme terrestrial desolation with such rich and diverse marine habitats.
This sharp contrast between the desolate beauty of the desert and the riotous colors of a marine ecosystem pulsating with a mind-boggling variety and concentration of marine life gives divers in the Red Sea something uniquely different. Situated between Asia and Africa, and stretching more than 1,000 miles from the Sinai Peninsula to the Indian Ocean, the Red Sea boasts over a thousand species of fish, 200 species of coral and another thousand species of invertebrates. Despite its close proximity to Europe and its popularity with divers around the world, the reefs of the Red Sea are still mostly pristine thanks to strong commitment from local authorities and dive operators to protect marine habitats. When to Go For scuba divers, the Red Sea is an attractive dive destination throughout the year. Summer can be unbearably hot when you're not in the water. Click image to enlarge map |
Facts about Egypt- Capital City: Cairo
- Area: 1,001,450 sq km
- Population: 69,536,644
- Estimated Population in 2050: 113,002,084
- People: Egyptians, Berbers, Bedouin, Hamitic Arabs and Nubians
- Language: Arabic (official), English and French widely understood by educated classes
- Literacy 51.4% total, 63.6% male, 38.8% female
- Religion: Muslim (mostly Sunni) 94%, Coptic Christian and other 6%
- Government: republic
- GDP: US$247 billion
- GDP per capita: $3,600
- Major Industries: textiles, food processing, tourism, chemicals, hydrocarbons, construction, cement, metals
- Major Trading Partners: USA, EU, Middle East
- Natural Resources petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, phosphates, manganese, limestone, gypsum, talc, asbestos, lead, zinc
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO :: SCUBA DIVING IN THE RED SEA | HOT LINKS SCUBALINX™: Red Sea Scuba Diving CentersCDNN Red Sea Dive Travel NewsWARNING In April 2007, a series of bombs exploded in tourist areas of Dahab, a popular holiday destination for both divers and non-diving tourists. At least 23 died and 160 were wounded. According to Eygptian authorities, Islamic terrorists were behing the bombings. In July 2005, terrorists bombed Sharm el-Sheikh, a popular holiday destination on the Sinai Peninsula for both divers and non-diving tourists. Over 60 people died and hundreds were wounded in three simultaneous bomb explosions. In October 2004, terrorists attacked Taba, another popular Sinai Peninsula resort, killing 34. Dive travelers may want to consider other destinations as yet unaffected by terrorist violence. Divers who plan to visit the area should exercise extreme caution as terrorists are targeting foreign tourists and further attacks can be expected. |
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