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Makassar
The Makassar Strait

Makassar Strait is a strait between the islands of Borneo and Sulawesi in Indonesia. To the north it joins the Celebes Sea. To the south it meets the Java Sea. The Mahakam River of Borneo empties into the strait.

Ports along the strait include Balikpapan in Borneo, and Makassar and Palu in Sulawesi. The city of Samarinda is 48 km (30 mi) from the strait, along the Mahakam.

The strait is a common shipping route for ships too big to fit through the Straits of Malacca.


Images for kids

  • Pulau Beras Basah

    Beras Basah Island in Makassar Strait, administrative part of Bontang.

  • USS Midway (CV-41) carrier battle group underway in Makassar Strait on 28 September 1985 (6408112)

    USS Midway (CV-41) and other warships in Makassar Strait, 28 September 1985.

  • MV. QAL Ranger (2005-11-14)

    Offshore oil rig in Makassar Strait, 2005.

  • Pulau Aur (Kalimantan Selatan)

    Aur island, administrative part of South Kalimantan.

  • 65 Indonesians saved from tragedy by U.S. Marines, Sailors 150610-M-ST621-142

    KM Arista ship sunk in Makassar Strait, 10 June 2015.

See also

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