The Makassar Strait, also called the Indonesian Selat Makassar and the Macassar Strait, is a narrow passageway on the west-central Pacific Ocean. It is situated between the islands of Borneo and Sulawesi in Indonesia.
It joins the Celebes Sea to the north and meets the Java Sea to the south. Towards the northeast, it forms the Sangkulirang Bay. The Mahakam and Karangan Rivers empty into the strait.
It is a strategic waterway and a key shipping route.
Discussed in this article are 7 major facts...
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