Dardanelles, TR
It separates Asian Turkey from European Turkey
The Dardanelles is a narrow, natural strait in northwestern Turkey; it separates Asian Turkey from European Turkey, forming part of the continental boundary between Asia and Europe. The strait links the Sea of Marmara to the Aegean and Mediterranean seas. Passage to the Black Sea occurs via the Bosporus. Numerous countries use the Dardanelles for sea access. Russia and Ukraine rely on the route for maritime access. This waterway enables international shipping between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea.
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