Makassar Strait, Maritime strait between Borneo and Sulawesi, Indonesia
The Makassar Strait extends 800 kilometers from the Celebes Sea to the Java Sea, with widths varying between 130 to 370 kilometers.
In January 1942, combined United States and Dutch naval forces engaged in a five-day battle against Japanese forces attempting to land at Balikpapan.
The waters support numerous fishing communities from the Bugis and Makassarese ethnic groups, who maintain traditional maritime practices passed through generations.
The strait functions as a primary shipping route connecting Asia to Australia, with major ports at Balikpapan, Bontang, Makassar, Palu, and Parepare.
The geological formation contains extensive hydrocarbon deposits in the Kutei Basin, resulting from high sedimentation rates during the Eocene to Miocene periods.
Address: Makassar Strait
GPS coordinates: -1.61866,117.92490
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:43
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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