GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Strait of Malacca
Malacca Strait lies between Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula. Together with Singapore Strait, it connects the Andaman Sea and Indian Ocean with the South China Sea and western Pacific routes.
Fast Facts
- Sumatra lies southwest and the Malay Peninsula northeast.
- Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore are the littoral states of the combined Malacca–Singapore route.
- Singapore Strait continues beyond Malacca’s southeastern end.
Connected lessons
- Strait of MalaccaMap, explanation and practice
- Southeast Asia: gateways and volcanic arcsGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- South China SeaRelated places
- Andaman SeaRelated places
- Johor StraitRelated places
- Sunda StraitRelated places
- Lombok StraitRelated places
- Kra IsthmusRelated places
- Spratly IslandsRelated places