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Tyrrhenian Sea |
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Tyrrhenian Sea (tĭrē`nēən), Ital. Tirreno, part of the Mediterranean Sea, c.475 mi (760 km) long and from 60 to 300 mi (97–483 km) wide, between the Ligurian Sea, the Italian peninsula, Sicily, Sardinia, and Corsica. The Strait of Messina connects it with the Ionian Sea. The sea is named for the Tyrrhenoi (an ancient name for the Etruscans). Naples and Palermo are the chief ports. Tyrrhenian SeaItalian Mare TirrenoArm of the Mediterranean Sea. It is located between the western coast of Italy and the islands of Corsica, Sardinia, and Sicily. It is connected with the Ligurian Sea on the northwest through the Tuscan Archipelago and with the Ionian Sea on the southeast through the Strait of Messina. Chief inlets include the Bay of Naples. Tyrrhenian Sea an arm of the Mediterranean between Italy and the islands of Corsica, Sardinia, and Sicily 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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Pompey's own squadron counted 60 best and fastest ships, and it was supposed to engage in cruising warfare in the Tyrrhenian Sea destroying pirate ships off the coast of Sardinia and Sicily. Rumor has it that a legendary six-headed monster lurks in the deep waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea between Italy and the island of Sicily. Norway, North Sea, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean Sea |
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