Makassar Strait
Makassar Strait (Indonesian: Selat Makassar) is a strait between the islands of Borneo and Sulawesi in Indonesia. To the north it joins the Celebes Sea, while to the south it meets the Java Sea. To the northeast, it forms the Sangkulirang Bay south of the Mangkalihat Peninsula. The strait is an important regional shipping route in Southeast Asia.
| Makassar Strait | |
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| Selat Makassar (Indonesian) | |
Makassar Strait Map | |
Makassar Strait Location of Makassar Strait Makassar Strait Makassar Strait (Indonesia) Makassar Strait Makassar Strait (Southeast Asia) | |
| Location | Indonesia |
| Coordinates | 0°0′0″N 118°30′00″E |
| Type | strait |
| Basin countries | Indonesia |
| Islands | +100 |
| Settlements | Balikpapan, Bontang (Kalimantan) Makassar, Palu, Parepare (Sulawesi) |
| References | Macassar Strait: OS (Oceans) National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Bethesda, MD, USA |
The Mahakam River and Karangan River of Borneo empty into the strait.
Ports along the strait include Balikpapan and Bontang in Borneo, and Makassar, Palu, and Parepare in Sulawesi. The city of Samarinda is 48 km (30 mi) from the strait, along the Mahakam.
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