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Java Sea

shallow sea between Java and Borneo, in Indonesia

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The Java Sea is a shallow body of water located between the Indonesian islands of Java and Borneo. It is an important maritime region in Southeast Asia that serves as a major shipping route and fishing ground for the region.

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Area: 320000
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The Java Sea (Indonesian: Laut Jawa, Javanese: Segara Jawa) is an extensive shallow sea in Indonesia. It lies on the Sunda Shelf, between the islands of Borneo to the north, Java to the south, Sumatra to the west, and Sulawesi to the east. The Karimata Strait to its northwest links it to the South China Sea. Although generally considered to be a part of the western Pacific Ocean, the Java Sea is occasionally considered to be a part of the Indian Ocean.

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