7 Significant International Trade Routes

Jun 24, 2024

The Dover Strait

The Dover Strait lies at the English Channel’s narrowest portion, marking the border between the Channel and the North Sea. It also separates the U.K. from continental Europe

The Suez Canal

The Suez Canal in Egypt connects the Mediterranean with the Red Sea and is a dividing line between Africa and Asia

Strait of Gibraltar

A natural connection between The Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, the Strait of Gibraltar is one of the busiest sea routes. It also separates Europe from Africa by 13 km of water at its narrowest point

The Panama Canal

The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and has been a significant waterway for global trade since its completion in 1914.

The Malacca Strait

Located between Sumatra Island in Indonesia and the Malay Peninsula, the Malacca Strait interconnects the Indian and Pacific Ocean

The Hormuz Strait-

The Hormuz Strait is wedged between Iran and Oman and links the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea

The Danish Strait

The Danish Straits connect the Baltic Sea to the North Sea. Throughout history, the Danish Straits have been used as an internal passageway of Denmark

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