Bay of Anfile

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Bay of Anfile
Amphila Bay
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Bay of Anfile
Location in Eritrea
Coordinates 14°46′N40°47′E / 14.767°N 40.783°E / 14.767; 40.783 Coordinates: 14°46′N40°47′E / 14.767°N 40.783°E / 14.767; 40.783
Ocean/sea sources Red Sea
Basin  countries Eritrea
Max. length15 km (9.3 mi)
Max. width20 km (12 mi) [1]

Amphila Bay or Bay of Anfile [2] is a bay on the Red Sea, on the coast of Eritrea. [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

The islands of Hando (Antu Ghebir or Hàmda) and Keda Hando are located facing the bay. [8]

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