The Flores Sea is surrounded by the Banda Sea in the east and northeast, the Bali Sea in the west and the Java Sea in the northwest. It spans 240,000 square kilometres and is known for its pristine marine habitats, beaches and islands.
It is connected with the Celebes Sea in the northwest through the Makassar Strait. Many islands separate the Flores Sea from the Indian Ocean and the Savu Sea.
Read this article to learn 10 interesting facts about the Flores Sea.
1. Divided into four physiographic...