GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Java Sea
The Java Sea is a shallow shelf sea between Java and Borneo. It connects western Indonesian islands with routes through the central archipelago.
Fast Facts
- Java lies south and Borneo north.
- Sunda Strait opens southwest toward the Indian Ocean.
- Its eastern waters connect toward Makassar and Flores sea routes.
Connected lessons
- Java SeaMap, explanation and practice
- Southeast Asia: gateways and volcanic arcsGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Celebes SeaRelated places
- Flores SeaRelated places
- Sunda StraitRelated places
- Makassar StraitRelated places