From Madagascar to Mauritius: Put your Indian Ocean knowledge to the test

Questions

1. What is the largest island in the Indian Ocean?
2. Which of the following countries does NOT border the Indian Ocean?
3. What is the predominant climate of the majority of the Indian Ocean region?
4. Which major trade route passes through the Indian Ocean?
5. What is the name of the strait that connects the Indian Ocean to the Bay of Bengal?
6. Which sea is part of the Indian Ocean’s northeastern boundary?
7. Which of the following island nations is located in the Indian Ocean?
8. The Maldives is known for its tourism industry, particularly for its:
9. Which country is the largest economy bordering the Indian Ocean?
10. Which strait is the most critical for international shipping routes linking the Indian Ocean with the Pacific Ocean?

Answers

1. Madagascar
2. China
3. Tropical
4. Spice Route
5. Palk Strait
6. Andaman Sea
7. Madagascar
8. White sandy beaches and coral reefs
9. India
10.  Strait of Malacca