The southern portion of this region borders the Straits of Tiran and Gubal and contains the resort city of Sharm el Sheikh.
Cities in this region include the coastal resort towns of Dahab, Nuweiba, and Taba. This region's northern portion contains the cities of Kakhl and Arish, and strategically important areas in this region include the Mitla Pass and the Gidi pass. The northwest corner of this area contains the Great (*) Bitter Lake. One location in this region for named for a Christian martyr who was condemned to death on a wheel but was instead beheaded. Her head and hand are still present in this region's Saint  ► Catherine monastery. The southern portion of this region borders the Straits of Tiran and Gubal and contains the resort city of Sharm el Sheikh. Bordering the Gulf of Aqaba and the Gulf of Suez, for 10 points, identify this triangle-shaped peninsula controlled by Egypt.
Cities in this region include the coastal resort towns of Dahab, Nuweiba, and Taba.
Sinai Peninsula