Dampier Strait (Indonesia)
Dampier Strait (sometimes also known as Augusta's Strait) in the Indonesian province of Southwest Papua is a strait that separates the Raja Ampat islands of Waigeo and Batanta. It is named after British navigator William Dampier.
| Dampier Strait | |
|---|---|
| Selat Dampier (Indonesian) | |
View of Dampier strait at 20 mi from Sorong. | |
Dampier Strait | |
| Coordinates | 00°40′S 130°40′E |
| Type | strait |
| Basin countries | Indonesia |
| References | Selat Dampier: Indonesia National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Bethesda, MD, USA |
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