Explanation

• The strait between Australia and Papua New Guinea is called the Torres Strait.
• It connects the Coral Sea (Pacific Ocean) with the Arafura Sea (Indian Ocean region).
• It separates Australia’s Cape York Peninsula from Papua New Guinea’s southern coast.
• It contains many small islands known as the Torres Strait Islands.

Last verified on 15-06-2026

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

• 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

• Gibraltar is a small territory located at the southern tip of Spain.
• It lies on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean entrance.
• Although it is connected to Spain by land, it is actually a British Overseas Territory, not part of Spain.
• It is separated from Morocco by the Strait of Gibraltar.

Last verified on 25-04-2026

Explanation

• Strait: Bering Strait
• Between: Russia (Siberia) & United States (Alaska)
• Continents: Asia and North America
• Connects: Arctic Ocean – Pacific Ocean
• Width: ~85 km

Additional information:

• During the Ice Age, it formed a land bridge called Beringia.
• Named after explorer Vitus Bering.

Last verified on 04-04-2026

Explanation

• Broadway is a famous street in New York City, USA.
• It is globally known for its theatre and entertainment industry.
• Broadway became a major center for stage plays and cinema during Hollywood’s golden age.
• It is especially associated with live theatre performances and movie palaces.

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

• Morocco (مراکش) and Spain (سپین) are separated by the Strait of Gibraltar.
• It is a narrow strait connecting the Atlantic Ocean with the Mediterranean Sea.
• The strait has a minimum width of about 13 km (8 miles).
• Named after the Rock of Gibraltar, it is a major international shipping route.

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

• The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman, which leads to the Arabian Sea.
• It lies between Iran and Oman.
• It is one of the most important oil shipping routes in the world.
• Many Middle Eastern countries export oil through this strait.

Additional information:

• Strait of Malacca – Indian Ocean ↔ South China Sea
• Bab-el-Mandeb Strait – Red Sea ↔ Gulf of Aden
• Strait of Gibraltar – Atlantic Ocean ↔ Mediterranean Sea
• Bering Strait – Pacific Ocean ↔ Arctic Ocean

Last verified on 11-03-2026

Explanation

• The Strait of Malacca is a narrow, strategic waterway between Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra, Indonesia.
• It connects the Indian Ocean with the Pacific Ocean, facilitating major international shipping.

Additional information:

• One of the world’s busiest shipping lanes, vital for trade between Europe, Middle East, and East Asia.
• Length: 890 km, Width: 2.8 km at its narrowest point.

Last verified on 09-02-2026

Explanation

The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.

It is located in the Iberian Peninsula (Spain).

Separates Europe from Africa

The two continents are separated by 7.7 nautical miles (14.2 kilometers, 8.9 miles) at its narrowest point

The name comes from the Rock of Gibraltar,