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The 'Horn of Africa' protrudes into which major body of water?
A. Mediterranean Sea
B. Red Sea and Arabian Sea / Indian Ocean✓ Correct Answer
C. Gulf of Guinea
D. Mozambique Channel
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Horn of Africa is a rugged peninsula located in East Africa that extends into the Guardafui Channel, Arabian Sea, and Indian Ocean, while also enclosing the southern end of the Red Sea. Countries like Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Djibouti make up this strategic geographic region. Distractors mentioning the Mediterranean Sea or the Gulf of Guinea refer to entirely different water bodies situated in North-West and West Africa respectively.
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