The Strait of Malacca is a crucial maritime corridor that connects the Indian ocean to the South China Sea, making it one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world. It facilitates a significant portion of global trade, including oil shipments and container traffic, serving as a key route for vessels traveling between Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Additionally, its strategic location has historical and geopolitical importance, as it is vital for regional security and economic interests. Control over this strait can influence trade routes and international relations in Southeast Asia.
Malacca was important because the Strait of Malacca provided transport for the spice-route and trade around the 1400's.
The Strait of Malacca is shared between Malaysia and Indonesia.
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Battle of the Malacca Strait happened on 1945-05-15.
Malacca Strait
Strait of Malacca
The Malacca Strait
The name of the area of water between Malaysia and Sumatra is called the Strait of Malacca. It stretches for about 800 kilometers.
The Strait of Malacca separates Malaysia from Indonesia.
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The Strait of Malacca separates the countries of Indonesia and Malaysia. It connects the South China Sea to the Andaman Sea, serving as an important shipping route in Southeast Asia.
Strait of Malacca