The term "Maritime Continent" refers to a region in Southeast Asia that includes a group of islands located between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. This region primarily encompasses Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, and parts of Brunei and East Timor. The Maritime Continent plays a significant role in global weather patterns and climate due to its unique geography, extensive archipelago, and large areas of tropical rainforests.
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