Suur Strait
{{Short description|Strait in Estonia}}
Suur Strait ({{langx|et|Suur väin}}) is a strait in Estonia, it is located between Muhu and the Estonian mainland.{{cite web |title=Päring kohanimeandmebaasist. Eesti kohanimed |url=http://www.eki.ee/cgi-bin/mkn8.cgi?form=ee&lang=et&kohanimi=96010466|website=www.eki.ee |accessdate=4 April 2020 |language=et}} The strait (being itself part of Väinameri) connects Väinameri and Gulf of Riga.
Several islets are located in the strait: e.g. Papirahu, Kesselaid, Kõbajad, Viirelaid.
The strait maximum depth of 24 m is the deepest point in Väinameri.
Kuivastu Harbour is located at the strait. A ferry crosses the strait from Virtsu to Kuivastu.
As of 2020, the Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs was assessing the possibility of building either a bridge or tunnel across the Suur Strait.[https://news.err.ee/1074846/economic-affairs-minister-applies-for-long-term-island-bridge-link-plan ERR News. Economic affairs minister applies for long-term island bridge link plan.] Retrieved 13 September 2021
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