Strait of Malacca
Also known as: Malacca Strait · Strait of Kra · Kra Strait
- 1The strait is approximately 900 kilometers long.
- 2It ranges in width from 65 to 250 kilometers.
- 3The waterway lies between the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra.
- 4It serves as a vital connection between the Andaman Sea and the South China Sea.
- 5The strait is recognized as a primary global shipping lane.
The Strait of Malacca is a vital 900-kilometer-long waterway located between the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It serves as a primary shipping channel connecting the Andaman Sea to the South China Sea.
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critical maritime chokepoint connected to the sea
The South China Sea serves as the primary transit route for global shipping moving through the Strait of Malacca, making it one of the world's most vital economic corridors.
The Strait of Malacca is a narrow but critically important stretch of water that separates the Malay Peninsula to the northeast from the Indonesian island of Sumatra to the southwest. Spanning approximately 900 kilometers in length, the strait varies in width from 65 to 250 kilometers.
The OHI's definition of the strait.Wikimedia Commons: File:Detroit_Malacca_OHI.pngSpread of Mao Kun map in the Wubei Zhi covering many maritime features passed by Zheng He 's fleets from Temasik (淡馬錫) in Singapore northwards to Malacca (滿剌加) including Mount Banang (射箭山), Pulau Berani (琵琶嶼), and Pulau Belakang Mati (長腰嶼, modern day Sentosa )Wikimedia Commons: File:Wu_bei_zhi_LOC_2004633695-14.jpgMalacca StraitWikimedia Commons: File:Strait_of_Malacca_(36759635615).jpgThe Strait of Malacca as viewed from the city of Malacca, Malaysia. Besar Island ('Big Island') is visible in the distance.Wikimedia CommonsA ship sailing on the Strait of Malacca, as seen from Bukit Melawati in Kuala Selangor.Wikimedia CommonsYearly haze from the smoke of raging bush fires, limiting visibility.Wikimedia Commons As a major maritime artery, the strait functions as the primary passage connecting the Andaman Sea to the South China Sea. Its position makes it one of the most heavily traveled shipping lanes in the world, serving as a key link for global trade between major economic regions.