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21. Bosphorus strait connects the Black Sea with _____?

بوسفورس کی تنگ گزرگاہ کس سمندر کو بلیک سی سے ملاتی ہے؟

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Answer: Marmara Sea

Explanation The Bosphorus Strait is a narrow natural waterway in Turkey . It connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara . It is the forming part of the boundary between Europe and Asia . Strategically important for international shipping and naval routes . Additional information : Length: ~ 30 km Width: 700 m – 3.7 km Maximum depth: ~ 110 m Number of bridges across: 3 Number of tunnels (undersea): 2 Last verified on 12-03-2026

22. Which is the longest street in the world?

دنیا کی سب سے لمبی گلی کون سی ہے؟

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Answer: Yonge street, Canada

Explanation Yonge Street , located in Toronto , Canada . It is considered the longest street in the world. It stretches an impressive 56 kilometers (34 miles).

23. Strait of Malacca separates ______?

آبنائے ملاکا کس کو الگ کرتی ہے؟

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Answer: Malaysia and Indonesia

Explanation The Strait of Malacca separates Malay Peninsula (West Malaysia) to the northeast Indonesian island of Sumatra to the southwest. Connecting the Andaman Sea (Indian Ocean) to the South China Sea (Pacific Ocean) Max. length 930 km (580 mi) Busiest strait in the world Carrying about 25% of the world's traded

24. The strait which separates Iran with Oman and UAE?

آبنائے جو ایران کو عمان اور متحدہ عرب امارات سے الگ کرتا ہے؟

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Answer: Hurmuz Strait

Explanation The Strait of Hormuz separates Iran to the north and the Musandam Governorate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates to the south. ************************** Strait A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two other large areas of water.

25. Persian Gulf is located in ______.

خلیج فارس کہاں واقع ہے

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Answer: Arabian Sea

Explanation Strait of Hormuz connects Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman.

26. About 35% of the worldwide petroleum trade takes place from the

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Answer: Strait of Hormuz

Explanation The Strait of Hormuz is a strait between The Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. Strait is a narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two other large areas of water.

27. Strait of Hormuz is located between ?

آبنائے ہرمز ______ کے درمیان واقع ہے؟

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Answer: Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman

Explanation The Strait of Hormuz is a vital, narrow waterway Located between Iran (north) and Oman/United Arab Emirates (south) S eparates I ran and Oman L ink the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. 33 km wide at its narrowest point . Additional information: The Strait of Bosporus connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara Start of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea Last updated by NS on 20-April-2026

28. Which famous maritime route is near Iran?

ایران کے قریب کونسا مشہور سمندری راستہ ہے؟

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Answer: Strait of Hormuz

Explanation Strait of Hormuz is a strategic waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman , near Iran. It is one of the world's most important oil transit routes . It handling about a third of global seaborne oil trade .

29. Which strait separates Europe from Africa?

کون سی آبنائے یورپ کو افریقہ سے الگ کرتی ہے؟

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Answer: Strait of Gibraltar

Explanation The Strait Gibraltar connects two large water bodies, the Atlantic Ocean & Mediterranean Sea . The Mediterranean Sea lies between Southern Europe and North Africa and accounts for about 0.7% of the global ocean area. Mediterranean Sea stretches from the Atlantic Ocean on the west to Asia on the east and separates Europe from Africa. ***

30. The title Gibraltar of the West is given to _____?

مغرب کا جبرالٹر کا خطاب _____ کو دیا گیا ہے؟

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Answer: Quebec

Explanation Quebec is often referred to as the " Gibraltar of the West ". Due to its strategic location on the Saint Lawrence River . The nickname compares Quebec's importance and defensive position to that of Gibraltar. It is a British territory on the Iberian Peninsula known for its impressive fortifications and strategic location.

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