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Which strait separates the Malay Peninsula from the Indonesian island of Sumatra, serving as one of the world's busiest shipping lanes?
A. Strait of Sunda
B. Strait of Malacca✓ Correct Answer
C. Strait of Lombok
D. Bass Strait
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Strait of Malacca is a crucial shipping corridor situated between the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra, connecting the Indian Ocean to the South China Sea. The Sunda and Lombok straits lie further south within Indonesian waters, and the Bass Strait separates mainland Australia from Tasmania. Major global straits and maritime chokepoints are standard geography topics for competitive examinations.
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