Seven Brothers Islands

Seven Brothers Islands
Native name:
Îles des Sept Frères / Sawabi
Interactive map of Seven Brothers Islands
Geography
LocationBab-el-Mandeb
Coordinates12°27′46″N 43°24′06″E / 12.46278°N 43.40167°E / 12.46278; 43.40167
Total islands6
Area1.02 km2 (0.39 sq mi)
Highest elevation114 m (374 ft)
Administration
RegionObock
Sub-prefectureKhor Angar

The Seven Brothers Islands, also known as the Sawabi Islands or Seba Islands, is an archipelago in the Dact-el-Mayun section of the Bab-el-Mandeb strait (between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden). They are within the Obock sub-prefecture of Djibouti, and are a notable diving site. Even in English publications, the group is often called by its French name, îles des Sept Frères.

In 2025, the islands were designated as biosphere reserves by UNESCO.