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Strait of Bonifacio
Bonifacio Strait separates Corsica, part of France, from Sardinia, part of Italy. It connects waters west of these islands with the Tyrrhenian side of the western Mediterranean.
Fast Facts
- Corsica lies north and Sardinia south.
- The strait is a cross-border passage between French and Italian island coasts.
- Both ends remain within the Mediterranean system.
Connected lessons
- Strait of BonifacioMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Strait of MessinaRelated places
- Tyrrhenian SeaRelated places
- Mediterranean SeaRelated places