Geography most benefited the Malacca and Brunei sultanates by providing them with strategic locations for trade and economic growth. Both sultanates were situated along major maritime trade routes in Southeast Asia, allowing them to easily establish and expand their trading networks through the Strait of Malacca and the South China Sea. This geographical advantage allowed the sultanates to become important hubs for trade between China, India, and the rest of the world, leading to increased wealth and influence.
