Riau Strait
Riau Strait is a strait in Riau Archipelago. The Riau Strait separates islands of Batam and Bintan. It is an important commercial waterway to the port of Singapore. The planned Batam-Bintan Bridge would be the first bridge to cross the strait.- Type: Strait
- Description: sound in Indonesia
- Also known as: “Rhio Strait”, “Selat Ria”, “Selat Riouw”, “Straat Rhio”, and “Straat Riow”
Riau Strait
- Categories: sound and body of water
- Location: Riau Islands, Sumatra, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia
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Satellite Map
Discover Riau Strait from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Arabic to Swedish—“Riau Strait” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “مضيق رياو”
- Cebuano: “Selat Riau”
- Chinese: “廖内海峡”
- Czech: “Úžina Riau”
- Hebrew: “מצר ריאו”
- Iloko: “Lingsat Riau”
- Indonesian: “Selat Riau”
- Swedish: “Selat Riau”
Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Pangkil Island and Mubut Laut Island.
Riau Islands: Must-Visit Destinations
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