andaman sea

Thân thiện

A colorful map shows the Andaman Sea bordered by Thailand and Myanmar.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A marginal sea of the northeastern Indian Ocean: The Andaman Sea is a body of water located southeast of the Bay of Bengal. It is bounded to the west by the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, to the east by the Malay Peninsula, and to the north by Myanmar.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Andaman Sea is known for its clear blue waters and coral reefs.
  • Many shipping routes between India and Southeast Asia pass through the Andaman Sea.
  • The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami severely affected the coasts bordering the Andaman Sea.

Advanced Usage

• Geographical descriptor: Used to specify location, origin, or characteristics related to this specific sea.
  • Andaman Sea fisheries are an important economic resource.
  • The study focused on Andaman Sea currents.

Variants and Related Words

• Andaman and Nicobar Islands: The Indian archipelago that forms the western boundary of the sea.
• Strait of Malacca: The vital shipping channel connecting the Andaman Sea to the South China Sea.

Synonyms

• There are no direct synonyms for this proper geographical name. It can be described as:
  • A part of the Bay of Bengal
  • A sea west of the Malay Peninsula

Related Phrases

• In the Andaman Sea: Located within this body of water.
  • The island is situated in the Andaman Sea.
• Andaman Sea coast: The shoreline bordering this sea.
  • The Andaman Sea coast of Thailand is a popular tourist destination.

Học thuật

Noun

1. part of the Bay of Bengal to the west of the Malay Peninsula

Từ đồng nghĩa

• andaman sea