The Torres Strait (/ ˈtɒrɪs /), also known as Zenadh Kes (pronounced [ˈzen̪ad̪ kes]), is a strait between Australia and the Melanesian island of New Guinea. It is 150 km (93 mi) wide at its …

The Torres Strait Islands are an archipelago of at least 274 small islands in the Torres Strait, a waterway separating far northern continental Australia's Cape York Peninsula and the island …

Aug 25, 2019 · In this article, we are giving the list of the World’s major Straits that will give general awareness to the reader in understanding how these straits connect the world. A Strait …

Mar 10, 2025 · The Torres Strait Islander peoples are of Melanesian descent, as are the people of Papua New Guinea, with whom they share similar cultural traits and customs. The Torres …

Feb 14, 2025 · Torres Strait, passage between the Coral Sea, on the east, and the Arafura Sea, in the western Pacific Ocean. To the north lies New Guinea and to the south Cape York …

The Torres Strait is Australia's northern-most frontier, stretching from the tip of Queensland to the southern shores of Papua New Guinea. There are over 200 islands scattered throughout the …

The Torres Strait is a narrow passage connecting two large bodies of water - the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Named after the Spanish explorer Torres who sailed through the area in 1606, …

Dec 23, 2020 · Major Straits of the World. What is Strait? · A Strait is a naturally formed, narrow, usually navigable waterway that connects two larger bodies of water. A strait is a thin channel …

Nov 22, 2023 · The Torres Strait Islands are a culturally diverse and vibrant region, with a mix of Indigenous, Malay, Polynesian, and European influences. The Torres Strait Islander people …

May 11, 2018 · The Torres Strait is located at the maritime border of Australia and New Guinea. It is bordered by the Western Province of New Papua Guinea to the north and Cape of York …