There are 124 straits in the world.214 total straits in the world.
124 straits in the world
At around 500 miles long, the Malacca Strait is the longest in the world
Some of the most well-known straits in the world include the Strait of Gibraltar, Bering Strait, Strait of Hormuz, and Strait of Malacca. Other notable ones are the Torres Strait, Tsugaru Strait, and Bab el Mandeb. There are many more straits around the world, totaling around 124 in total.
palk strait $ straits of mackinac
Straits are a narrow strip of water connecting two large bodies of water.
The explorer who discovered the straits around the southern tip of South America in 1520 and whose crew completed first circumnavigation of the world was Ferdinand Magellan. The straits were named after him in his honor.
malacca straits in Malaysia
there is one in Africa called Negro
The etyomology of the phrase "dire straits" is believed to have been started in the 15th century from the many straits around the world that sailors needed to navigate their vessels through. It took experience and a steady hand to make safe passage through the straits. Often the attempt would be difficult and perilous and could lead to a shipwreck. Eventually any difficult or perilous situation could be referred to as being in "dire straits". -Mr. Mark Frees professor of naval history
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