Children at the beach of Aqaba,al-ʻAqabah , "the Obstacle" a Jordanian coastal city situated at the northeastern tip of the Red Sea.

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Aqaba,al-ʻAqabah , "the Obstacle"is a Jordanian coastal city situated at the northeastern tip of the Red Sea. Aqaba is the largest city on the Gulf of Aqaba and Jordan's only coastal city. The city of Aqaba is the capital of Aqaba Governorate. Aqaba is one of the major tourist attractions in Jordan, and famous for its warm water and rich marine life. It is best known today as a seaside and diving resort and also as a home for Jordan's mega projects. However, industrial and commercial activities remain important, due to the strategic location of the city as the country's only seaport.

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