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Marmara, Sea of |
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Marmara, Sea of, or Sea of Marmora, c.4,430 sq mi (11,474 sq km), NW Turkey, between Europe in the north and Asia in the south. The Sea of Marmara, c.175 mi (280 km) long and 50 mi (80 km) wide, is connected on the east with the Black Sea through the Bosporus and on the west with the Aegean Sea (part of the Mediterranean Sea) through the Dardanelles. Istanbul (Constantinople) is located at the entrance of the Bosporus into the Sea of Marmara. The sea has no strong currents and the tidal range is minimal. In ancient times the sea was known as Propontis [Gr.,=fore-sea] from its position relative to the Black Sea. Its modern name is derived from the small island of Marmara or Marmora (ancient Proconnesus), famous for its extensive marble quarries. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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West of the Sea of Marmara lie Istanbul and the European continent. Here, the Bosporus joins the Sea of Marmara, overlooked on the European shore by Sultanahmet Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, all built on the Historic Peninsula, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Although Izmit and the nearby town of Adapazari were believed to have been the hardest hit, another focus of the relief effort is the port of Golcuk on the Sea of Marmara. |
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