GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Makassar Strait
Makassar Strait separates Borneo from Sulawesi and carries a major part of the Indonesian Throughflow southward. It links the Celebes Sea with the southern Indonesian seas.
Fast Facts
- Borneo lies west and Sulawesi east.
- The Celebes Sea lies north.
- The southern opening leads toward Java and Flores sea waters.
Connected lessons
- Makassar StraitMap, explanation and practice
- Southeast Asia: gateways and volcanic arcsGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Celebes SeaRelated places
- Flores SeaRelated places
- Java SeaRelated places
- Lombok StraitRelated places