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Countries' power is influenced by factors like minerals, economy, and proximity to important straits, which serve as crucial maritime trade routes. Examples of significant straits include the Malacca Strait, the Taiwan Strait, and the Strait of Hormuz, each playing a vital role in connecting regions and facilitating trade.

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  • Straits play a pivotal role in a country's power dynamics due to their strategic importance in facilitating maritime trade routes, as seen in examples like the Malacca Strait, Taiwan Strait, and Strait of Hormuz.
  • Various straits worldwide, such as the Sunda Strait, Bass Strait, and Torres Strait, not only serve as crucial passages for trade and transportation but also possess unique ecological and historical significance, attracting tourists and shaping regional dynamics beyond mere economic considerations.

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"Strategic Straits: Key Factors in Global Power"

  • Factors contributing to a country's power include minerals, economy, location, trade, and proximity to important straits.
  • Straits are crucial for a country's power, with examples like Iran, Singapore, Egypt, and Turkey.
  • A strait is a maritime land form connecting two large water bodies, facilitating busy maritime trade routes.
  • The Malacca Strait is a strategic passage in the Indian Ocean, connecting the Andaman Sea to the South China Sea.
  • The Lubbock Strait connects the Bali Sea to the Indian Ocean, with ecological significance and rich marine biodiversity.
  • The Taiwan Strait connects Taiwan and China to the South China Sea and the East China Sea.
  • The Korea Strait connects Korea and Japan, with a proposed underground tunnel to connect the two countries.
  • The Strait of Singapore is a significant 100 km long and 20 km wide strait located west of the Malacca Strait.
  • The Sunda Strait connects Java and Sumatra in Indonesia, named after the Sunda Kingdom.
  • The Strait of Hormuz in the Middle East connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, a vital passage for oil supply.

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Narrow straits connect continents and seas.

  • The Strait of Magellan separates the South American mainland from Terra del Fuego, spanning approximately 500-600 km in length and only 2 km in width. Known for its tall lighthouses, it attracts numerous tourists annually. Moving to the Pacific Ocean, the Bass Strait is crucial, named after explorer George Bass, separating Tasmania from Australia and linking the Great Australian Bight to the Tasman Sea. Another significant Australian strait is the Torres Strait, situated between Australia and New Guinea, approximately 150 km wide, connecting the Coral Sea and Arafura Sea. Despite being a vital trade route, navigation is hindered by the high coral population, with over 600 coral species present.
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