Explanation

• Bab-el-Mandeb Strait lies between Yemen on the Arabian Peninsula and the Horn of Africa.
• Connects: Red Sea ↔ Gulf of Aden
• Between: Yemen and Djibouti/Eritrea
• Links to: Arabian Sea → Indian Ocean
• Strategic route: Europe–Asia maritime trade
• Nearby canal: Suez Canal

Additional information:

• Strait of Hormuz → Persian Gulf ↔ Gulf of Oman
• Strait of Gibraltar → Mediterranean Sea ↔ Atlantic Ocean
• Bosporus Strait → Black Sea ↔ Sea of Marmara
• Bering Strait → Arctic Ocean ↔ Pacific Ocean
• Strait of Malacca → Andaman Sea ↔ South China Sea

Last verified on 09-08-2026

Explanation

• Separates: Malay Peninsula from the Indonesian island of Sumatra.
• Strait of Malacca 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

• Name: Bering Strait
• Location: Between Russia and Alaska
• Connected seas: Arctic Ocean & Pacific Ocean
• Width: ~85 km
• Important islands: Diomede Islands lie in the middle

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• Connects: Red Sea ↔ Gulf of Aden
• Between: Yemen and Djibouti/Eritrea
• Links to: Arabian Sea → Indian Ocean
• Strategic route: Europe–Asia maritime trade
• Nearby canal: Suez Canal

Additional information:

• Strait of Hormuz → Persian Gulf ↔ Gulf of Oman
• Strait of Gibraltar → Mediterranean Sea ↔ Atlantic Ocean
• Bosporus Strait → Black Sea ↔ Sea of Marmara
• Bering Strait → Arctic Ocean ↔ Pacific Ocean
• Strait of Malacca → Andaman Sea ↔ South China Sea

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Explanation

• Strait of Malacca connects: Andaman Sea and South China Sea
• Separates: Malay Peninsula from the Indonesian island of Sumatra.
• 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

• Strait: Bosphorus Strait
• Country: Türkiye (Turkey)
• Separates: Asia and Europe
• Connects: Black Sea and Sea of Marmara
• Major City: Istanbul

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Explanation

• The Strait of Malacca separates Sumatra (Indonesia) from the Malay Peninsula (Malaysia).
• It connects the Andaman Sea with the South China Sea.
• Bordering Countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore
• Importance: One of the busiest international shipping lanes

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Explanation

• Sunda Strait is located near Sumatra.
• It separating Sumatra and Java in Indonesia.
• It connects the Java Sea with the Indian Ocean.
• The famous Krakatoa (Krakatau) volcano is situated in the Sunda Strait.

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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