What is an example of a strait?

A strait is a narrow body of water that connects two larger bodies of water.

Examples of a strait:

• Strait of Gibraltar, the only link between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
• The Bosporus is an extremely important strait, separating the continents of Europe and Asia.
• The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf and a part of the Arabian Sea called the Gulf of Oman. 

Further Reading:

• Major Ports in India
• Geography Notes