Which major strait connects the South China Sea to the Java Sea, situated between the east coast of Sumatra (Belitung) and the island of Borneo (Kalimantan)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Karimata Strait
- Step 1: The Karimata Strait separates the islands of Belitung and Borneo, connecting the South China Sea directly to the Java Sea. Step 2. It is roughly 200 km wide and serves as an important maritime corridor for regional commercial vessels. Answer: Karimata Strait. Why not the others: Gaspar Strait lies between Bangka and Belitung.
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