Extent
The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) defines the Java Sea as being one of the waters of the East Indian Archipelago. The IHO defines its limits as follows:
On the North. By the Southern limit of the South China Sea, the South coast of Borneo and the Southern limit of Makassar Strait .
On the East. By the Western limit of Flores Sea .
On the South. By the Northern and Northwestern limits of Bali Sea, the North and West coasts of Java to Java Hoofd (6°46′S 105°12′E / 6.767°S 105.2°E / -6.767; 105.2) its Western point, and thence a line to Vlakke Hoek (5°55′S 104°35′E / 5.917°S 104.583°E / -5.917; 104.583) the Southern extreme of Sumatra.
On the West. The East coast of Sumatra between Vlakke Hoek and Lucipara Point (3°14′S 106°05′E / 3.233°S 106.083°E / -3.233; 106.083).
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