Malacca Strait, Maritime strait between Sumatra and Malaysian Peninsula, Southeast Asia.
The Strait of Malacca extends 800 kilometers, connecting the Andaman Sea to the South China Sea between Sumatra and the Malaysian Peninsula.
The maritime empire of Srivijaya controlled these waters during the 7th century, establishing key trade routes between China and India through the strait.
Multiple civilizations, including Arab, Persian, and Indian traders, established commercial networks through this waterway, exchanging goods and traditions across Asia.
The strait accommodates 94,000 vessels annually, transporting 25 percent of global traded goods, with depth restrictions limiting the size of passing ships.
Thailand has developed plans for the Kra Canal project, which would create an alternative route to reduce maritime traffic in the Malacca Strait.
Address: Malacca Strait
GPS coordinates: 4.66259,99.54510
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:59
Maritime straits are essential passages for navigation and global trade. These natural waterways between lands connect oceans and seas, allowing the movement of merchant ships and international maritime transport. From the English Channel to the Strait of Malacca, these passages are crucial for the maritime economy and commercial exchanges between continents.
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