Mozambique Channel
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Max. width | 419 km (260 mi) |
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Max. length | 1,600 km (990 mi) |
Average depth | 3,292 m (10,801 ft) |
Part of | Indian Ocean |
Islands | Grande-Terre |
Did you know | It was the place of the World War II Battle of Madagascar. |
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ID | 1240455 |
About Mozambique Channel
The Mozambique Channel is an arm of the Indian Ocean located between the Southeast African countries of Madagascar and Mozambique. The channel is about 1,600 km long and 419 km across at its narrowest point, and reaches a depth of 3,292 m about 230 km off the coast of Mozambique.