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Map of Southeast Asia highlighting the Singapore Strait, a narrow channel between Singapore and Indonesia. Surrounding countries including Malaysia, Brunei, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, and East Timor are labeled, with major seas and oceans named. An inset globe in the upper right shows the regional location within Asia.
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Map of Southeast Asia highlighting the Singapore Strait, a narrow channel between Singapore and Indonesia. Surrounding countries including Malaysia, Brunei, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, and East Timor are labeled, with major seas and oceans named. An inset globe in the upper right shows the regional location within Asia.
Singapore Strait

Singapore Strait

channel, southeast Asia
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Singapore Strait, channel extending for 65 miles (105 km) between the Strait of Malacca (west) and the South China Sea (east). The strait is 10 miles (16 km) wide and lies between Singapore Island (north) and the Riau Islands (south), part of Indonesia. It includes Johore Strait, Keppel Harbour, and many small islands. As the deepwater approach to the port of Singapore, the strait is one of the world’s busiest commercial routes.

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