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Dardanelles Strait
- 13 Aug 2025
- 1 min read
The Dardanelles Strait has been temporarily closed to maritime traffic as forest fires ravage north-western Turkey.
- The Dardanelles Strait is a vital narrow waterway in northwestern Turkey. It separates the Gallipoli Peninsula in Europe from the mainland of Asia Minor.
- It connects the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara, allowing for passage to the Black Sea via the Bosporus Strait.
- The major ports located on the Dardanelles Strait are Gallipoli, Eceabat, and Çanakkale, all situated within Turkey.
- Historical Significance: The Dardanelles Strait has witnessed significant events, including the Persian invasion (480 BCE), and World War I’s Gallipoli Campaign.
| Read more: Battle of Gallipoli |
