The SINAI Peninsula is a land bridge between Asia and Africa, connecting the two continents. It is located in the northeastern corner of Egypt and is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Gaza Strip and Israel to the northeast, the Gulf of Aqaba to the east, the Red Sea to the south, and the Suez Canal and Egypt to the west. The SINAI Peninsula is an important trade route between Asia and Africa, as well as a strategic military location.