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Sulu Sea

Seas

A body of water in the southwestern Philippines, separated from the South China Sea and the Celebes Sea by island chains and coral reef systems of notable marine biodiversity. It has long served as a maritime trade route linking the Philippines, Borneo and the wider Malay world.

Facts
Area (sq km)
260,000 1
Maximum Depth (m)
4400 1
Length (km)
790 1
Latitude
8 degrees north 1
Longitude
120 degrees east 1
Connections

Borders

Malaysia, Countries
Philippines, Countries
Sources
1. Sulu Sea - Wikipedia
  • Infobox, area
    260000 km2 us
  • Extent
    The sea is 4,400 meters (14,400 ft) deep
  • Extent [length-km]
    It extends about 490 miles (790 km) from north to south
  • Infobox, coordinates (latitude)
    8 N 120 E
  • Infobox, coordinates (longitude)
    8 N 120 E
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Wikidata: Sulu Sea
Wikidata Q160194, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source

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