Torres Strait Islands, Island group between Cape York Peninsula and Papua New Guinea.
The archipelago contains 274 small islands scattered across 48,000 square kilometers of water, divided into Top Western, Western, Central, and Eastern clusters.
Spanish navigator Luis Vaez de Torres sailed through these islands in 1606, leading to European exploration and later pearl shell fishing activities.
The indigenous population speaks two main languages: Meriam Mir in the Eastern Islands and Kala Lagaw Ya in the Western and Central regions.
The Torres Strait Regional Authority manages the islands from Thursday Island, overseeing local government operations across the different island clusters.
The islands gained international attention through the Mabo case in 1992, which established indigenous land rights in Australian legal history.
Location: Queensland
Location: Western Province
Part of: Far North Queensland
GPS coordinates: -9.88028,142.59056
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:47
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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