Amele

Amele is a small, uninhabited island located in the southern part of the Red Sea. Administratively, it is part of the Perim District of the Taiz Governorate in Yemen. The island is situated approximately 30 kilometers west of the mainland coast, near the Bab-el-Mandeb strait.

Geologically, Amele is a volcanic island, typical of many formations in this active maritime region. Its terrain is rugged and largely arid, with sparse vegetation adapted to the harsh desert climate. The island lacks significant natural resources or fresh water sources, which contributes to its uninhabited status.

Due to its strategic location near the Bab-el-Mandeb, a crucial shipping lane, Amele has historically held some minor maritime interest, though it has never been developed for significant human settlement or commercial activity. Its isolation and lack of infrastructure mean that it remains largely untouched by human development. Birdlife is present on the island, often utilizing it as a resting point. No permanent human population resides on Amele, and it is not a site for tourism or economic exploitation.