GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Aegean Sea
The Aegean Sea lies between mainland Greece and western Türkiye. Its islands and northern connection through the Dardanelles make it central to understanding the Mediterranean–Black Sea passage.
Fast Facts
- Greece lies mainly west and Türkiye east.
- The Dardanelles connects its northeastern approaches with the Sea of Marmara.
- Crete lies along the sea’s southern approaches to the wider Mediterranean.
Connected lessons
- Aegean SeaMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- DardanellesRelated places
- Sea of MarmaraRelated places
- Ionian SeaRelated places
- Mediterranean SeaRelated places
- Pindus RangeRelated places