Which channel separates Madagascar from Mozambique?

Which channel separates Madagascar from Mozambique? The answer is the Mozambique Channel.

The Mozambique Channel is an arm of the Indian Ocean between Madagascar and Mozambique on southeastern Africa. It stretches roughly 1,600–1,700 kilometres and narrows to about 419 kilometres at its tightest point, making it one of the Indian Ocean’s most prominent channels.

Warm water moves generally southward through the channel and contributes to the wider Agulhas Current system around southern Africa. Oceanographers also study large rotating eddies there, which can reach hundreds of kilometres across and strongly influence heat, nutrients, and marine life.

The channel contains numerous islands and island groups, including the Comoros, Mayotte, and several small French-administered islands. It also has historical importance: during World War II, the Battle of Madagascar brought military activity into the region. A common mistake is to call it a strait; unlike a narrow strait, it is a broad oceanic channel.