The Mozambique Channel, located between Madagascar and Mozambique in Southeast Africa, is the world's longest strait, stretching approximately 1,600 kilometers (1,000 miles) in length and reaching widths of up to 450 kilometers (280 miles). It serves as a critical maritime¹ route for trade between the Indian Ocean and Africa, with depths exceeding 3,000 meters (9,800 feet). The channel is known for its biodiversity, including coral reefs and marine² mammals, and is strategically significant for international shipping³.

莫桑比克海峡位于非洲东南部，分隔马达加斯加岛与莫桑比克，是世界上最长的海峡，全长约1,600公里，最宽处达450公里。平均深度超过3,000米，最深处逾3,500米。作为连接印度洋与非洲的重要航道，该海峡是国际贸易的关键节点，同时拥有丰富的珊瑚礁和海洋生物资源。其战略地位和生态多样性使其成为全球地理与航运研究的焦点之一。