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Aden

thumb|215x215px|Port of Aden from the ISS, 2016

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Aden is a major port city in Yemen located on the Arabian Peninsula, strategically positioned on the Red Sea coast. It is significant as one of the world's busiest shipping hubs and has been an important commercial and military center throughout history.

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Locality: مدينة عدن
Region: محافظة عدن
Country: اليمن
Population: 1,079,670
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Etymology
History
Antiquity
Medieval history
Modern history
British administration 1839–1967
Federation of South Arabia and the Aden Emergency
Post-independence
Temporary capital and civil war
Culture
Dialects
Music and poetry
Sports
Pre-independence
Post-independence
Tourist sites
Economy and transportation
Transport
Economy
Free zone
Geography
Landforms
Climate
Environment
Coasts
Offshore islands
Wild and domestic animal diversity
Public services
Education
Health
Endemic areas
Mail
Media
Journalism
Radio and television
Notable people
See also
Footnotes
References
Further reading
External links
Government

thumb|215x215px|Port of Aden from the ISS, 2016

Aden (; ; ) is an ancient port city in the southern part of the Arabian peninsula, on the north coast of the Gulf of Aden, positioned near the eastern approach to the Red Sea, and has been the de facto capital of Yemen since 2014. It is approximately 170 km (110 mi) east of the Bab-el-Mandeb strait. With its strategic location on the coastline, Aden serves as a gateway between the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea, making it a crucial maritime hub connecting Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.