Explanation

• The Strait of Hormuz is considered one of the most strategically important straits in the world.
• It connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.
• A large share of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) passes through it.
• Approximate Width: About 39 km at its narrowest point

Additional information:

• Strait of Malacca – Indian Ocean ↔ South China Sea
• Bosporus Strait – Black Sea ↔ Sea of Marmara
• Strait of Gibraltar – Atlantic Ocean ↔ Mediterranean Sea
• Bering Strait – Arctic Ocean ↔ Pacific Ocean

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Explanation

• The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.
• Location: Between Iran and Oman/UAE
• Connects: Persian Gulf → Gulf of Oman → Arabian Sea
• Narrowest Width: 33 km
• Importance: Major global oil transit route
• Region: Middle East

Additional information:

• Strait of Bosporus – Black Sea ↔ Sea of Marmara
• Strait of Gibraltar – Atlantic Ocean ↔ Mediterranean Sea
• Strait of Malacca – Andaman Sea ↔ South China Sea
• Bering Strait – Arctic Ocean ↔ Pacific Ocean

Last verified on 10-07-2026

Explanation

• The Strait of Malacca separates the Malay Peninsula from the Indonesian island of Sumatra.
• Connects: Andaman Sea and South China Sea
• Trade Route Between: Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.
• Countries Along the Strait: Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore
• Approximate Length: 930 km
• Importance: One of the world's busiest international maritime trade routes

Last verified on 10-07-2026

Explanation

• The Bosphorus Strait is a narrow natural waterway in Turkey.
• It connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara.
• It is the forming part of the boundary between Europe and Asia.
• Strategically important for international shipping and naval routes.

Additional information:

• Length: ~30 km
• Width: 700 m – 3.7 km
• Maximum depth: ~110 m
• Number of bridges across: 3
• Number of tunnels (undersea): 2

Last verified on 12-03-2026

Explanation

• The Strait of Malacca is the longest strait in the world.
• It is with a length of about 800 km.
• It lies between Malaysia and the Indonesian island of Sumatra.
• It is one of the world's busiest international shipping routes.
• The strait connects the Andaman Sea with the South China Sea.

Last verified on 07-07-2026