Torres Strait

The Torres Strait is a body of water which lies between Australia and the Melanesian island of New Guinea. It is approximately 150 km wide at its narrowest extent. To the south is Cape York Peninsula, the northernmost continental extremity of the Australian state of Queensland. To the north is the Western Province of the independent state of Papua New Guinea.

Related Topics:
Australia - Melanesia - New Guinea - Km - Cape York Peninsula - Queensland - Western Province - Papua New Guinea

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