GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Ombai Strait
Ombai Strait lies in the island passages north of western Timor, between the Timor side and the Alor–Wetar region. It is an important route in the eastern branch of Indonesian Throughflow.
Fast Facts
- Timor lies south of the passage system.
- Alor and the surrounding islands lie to the north and northwest.
- The passage connects interior Indonesian waters toward the Savu Sea and Indian Ocean routes.
Connected lessons
- Ombai StraitMap, explanation and practice
- Indonesian seas and inter-ocean exchangeGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Wetar StraitRelated places
- Banda SeaRelated places
- Timor SeaRelated places
- Lombok StraitRelated places