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Five maps that show why the Red Sea is so important

Five maps that show why the Red Sea is so important

The Houthi attacks on shipping and the US-led response have highlighted the global significance of this narrow stretch of water.

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bout 11,000 kilometres from Australia, in a narrow passage of water wedged between Africa and the Middle East, international cargo ships and tankers are being attacked by drones and rockets from nearby Yemen, in a move that is sabotaging global trade.

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Ingrid Fuary-Wagner
Ingrid Fuary-WagnerExplainer editorIngrid Fuary-Wagner is the AFR's explainer editor, based in Sydney. She previously wrote about property and before that was news editor at Domain. Connect with Ingrid on Twitter. Email Ingrid at ingrid.fuary-wagner@afr.com
Jenny Wiggins
Jenny WigginsInfrastructure reporterJenny Wiggins writes on business, specialising in infrastructure, telecommunications and transport. Connect with Jenny on Twitter. Email Jenny at jwiggins@afr.com
Les Hewitt
Les HewittSenior interactive graphics designerLes Hewitt is senior interactive graphics designer for The Australian Financial Review. Email Les at lhewitt@nine.com.au

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