The Sape Strait (Indonesian: Selat Sape) or Sapie Strait[1] is a strait connecting the Flores Sea to the Sumba Strait. It separates the islands of Sumbawa and Komodo. It joins the Indonesian provinces of West Nusa Tenggara and East Nusa Tenggara.
| Sape Strait | |
|---|---|
| Selat Sape (Indonesian) | |
 Northeast passage to the Sape Strait at northern tip of Komodo Island. | |
  Sape Strait Sumbawa island and Sape Strait | |
| Coordinates | 8°39′00″S 119°18′00″E / 8.65000°S 119.30000°E |
| Type | strait |
| Basin countries | Indonesia |
| References | Selat Sape: Indonesia National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Bethesda, MD, USA |
The Sape Strait is known for rough seas, shoals[2] and strong currents, as well as spectacular marine life. The waters of the strait are enjoying growing popularity among diving enthusiasts.[3]
Part of the Sape water area is included in the Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The volcanic islands in the Strait include:
- Sangeang, Banta Island, Matagate Island (administratively part of Sumbawa Regency)
- Komodo Island, Rinca Island (administratively part of East Flores Regency)
Notes
edit- ^ Goodall, George (Editor)(1943) Philips' International Atlas London, George Philip and Son map 'East Indies' pp.91-92 for the pre Independence spelling
- ^ See USS Boise (CL-47)
- ^ Dive sites in Komodo and Rinca
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