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Major Bays and Straits of the World - YAML

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