GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Dardanelles
The Dardanelles connects the Sea of Marmara with the Aegean Sea. The Gallipoli Peninsula lies on its European side, opposite the Anatolian shore.
Fast Facts
- Marmara lies northeast and the Aegean southwest.
- Both banks are within Türkiye.
- Çanakkale is a useful city anchor on the Anatolian side.
Connected lessons
- DardanellesMap, explanation and practice
- Across the Europe–Asia conventionGuided exploration
- From the Caspian to the MediterraneanGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Aegean SeaRelated places
- Sea of MarmaraRelated places
- BosporusRelated places