Sunda Strait
The Sunda Strait (Indonesian: Selat Sunda) is the strait between the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra. It connects the Java Sea with the Indian Ocean.
| Sunda Strait | |
|---|---|
| Selat Sunda (Indonesian) | |
H.C.S. Sir David Scott at the entrance to Sunda Strait, February 1830 | |
Sunda Strait | |
| Coordinates | 5°55′S 105°53′E |
| Type | Strait |
| Etymology | Sunda Kingdom |
| Part of | Java Sea |
| Basin countries | Indonesia |
| Min. width | 24 km (15 mi) |
| Average depth | −20 m (−66 ft) |
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