Geography • World GeographyEasy
The 'Strait of Malacca', which serves as one of the busiest and most critical international shipping lanes in the world, lies between which landmasses?
A. Malay Peninsula and the island of Sumatra✓ Correct Answer
B. Indochina Peninsula and the island of Borneo
C. Australia and the island of New Guinea
D. Iberian Peninsula and North Africa
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Strait of Malacca is strategically situated between the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra, serving as the primary shipping channel linking the Indian Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. Incorrect choices refer to other prominent maritime choke points or regions in Southeast Asia and Europe. Major international straits and their surrounding geography are frequently featured in map-based questions.
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