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Sea Of Marmara

Inland sea connecting the Black Sea and Aegean Sea.

Marmara Sea

The Sea of Marmara is an inland sea that connects the Black Sea to the Aegean Sea via the Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits, located between European and Asian Turkey.

Pronunciation

/siː ɒv mɑːrˈmɑːrə/

Etymology

The name Marmara derives from the Greek marmaron, meaning marble, referring to the abundant marble found in its basin.

Explain Like I’m 5

The Sea of Marmara is like a big puddle between the Black Sea and the Aegean Sea, letting boats travel between them.

Fun Facts

It is a relatively small sea with an area of approximately 2,500 square kilometers
It sits on a major fault line and has experienced earthquakes
Ancient Greeks called it the Propontis, meaning 'before Pontus'

FAQ

What is it? An inland sea connecting the Black Sea and Aegean Sea
Where is it located? Between Turkey's Thrace region and Anatolia
What are some major cities on its shores? Istanbul, Bursa, Izmit

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

sea inland sea

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

Black Sea Aegean Sea

Indexes

geographical feature natural water body sea

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