The Zayed 2000 Sheikh Zayed Egypt-Jordan Friendship Bridge is a bridge that connects Egypt and Jordan over the Gulf of Aqaba. It is named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the late president of the United Arab Emirates. The bridge was opened in 2000, and it is the first bridge to be built across the Gulf of Aqaba.
The bridge is a two-lane road bridge with a length of 2.3 kilometers. It is located between Taba in Egypt and Aqaba in Jordan. The bridge was built by a joint venture between the governments of Egypt and Jordan, and it was funded by the United Arab Emirates.
The bridge has helped to improve trade between the two countries, and it has also made it easier for people to travel between them. The bridge has also enabled the development of tourism in the region, as it has made it easier for tourists to travel between the two countries.
The bridge has been praised for its engineering and design, and it has been recognized as a symbol of friendship between Egypt and Jordan. It has been featured on the cover of National Geographic magazine, and it has been used in a number of films and television shows.
The bridge has become a major tourist attraction in the region, and it has been visited by many dignitaries, including former US President Barack Obama. It is seen as a symbol of peace and friendship between Egypt and Jordan, and it is a reminder of the strong ties between the two countries.