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Major Bays and Straits of the World - TSV
Major bays and straits of the world play extremely important roles in international trade, energy transportation, and maritime traffic. The Strait of Malacca, Strait of Hormuz, and Strait of Gibraltar serve as lifelines for the global economy as routes for oil and goods transportation. Additionally, bays such as the Bay of Bengal and Persian Gulf hold significant positions in terms of marine resources and fisheries. These maritime areas also hold strategic geopolitical importance and have a major impact on global security.
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code slug name description areaKm2 location type lengthKm widthKm
B01 bay-of-bengal Bay of Bengal The world's largest bay, located in the northeastern Indian Ocean. 2172000 Northeastern Indian Ocean bay
B02 persian-gulf Persian Gulf The world's largest oil-producing region, known as the 'Oil Lake'. 240000 Western Indian Ocean bay
B03 gulf-of-mexico Gulf of Mexico Located in the western Atlantic Ocean, rich in oil and natural gas resources. 1543000 Western Atlantic Ocean bay
S01 strait-of-malacca Strait of Malacca One of the world's busiest shipping lanes, a vital hub for east-west maritime traffic. Between Malay Peninsula and Sumatra Island strait 1080 37-370
S02 strait-of-hormuz Strait of Hormuz The only exit from the Persian Gulf and the most critical point for global oil transportation. Between Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea strait 150 56-125
S03 strait-of-gibraltar Strait of Gibraltar Connects the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, forming the boundary between Europe and Africa. Between Spain and Morocco strait 90 14-43
S04 english-channel English Channel Located between England and France, connecting the North Sea and Atlantic Ocean. Between England and France strait 563 32-180
S05 bab-el-mandeb Bab el-Mandeb Connects the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, serving as an important entrance to the Suez Canal route. Between Red Sea and Gulf of Aden strait 32 26-32
S06 bering-strait Bering Strait Connects the Arctic Ocean and Pacific Ocean, forming the boundary between Russia and Alaska. Between Russia and Alaska strait 82 35-86
S07 magellan-strait Strait of Magellan Located at the southern tip of South America, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Southern Chile strait 570 2-33
S08 taiwan-strait Taiwan Strait Located between mainland China and Taiwan Island, connecting the East China Sea and South China Sea. Between mainland China and Taiwan strait 380 130-280