GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Tyrrhenian Sea
The Tyrrhenian Sea lies between mainland Italy and the islands of Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily. It links Italy’s western ports with a tectonically active part of the Mediterranean.
Fast Facts
- Mainland Italy lies east; Sardinia and Corsica lie west.
- Sicily forms much of its southern margin.
- The Tiber enters this sea after passing Rome.
Connected lessons
- Tyrrhenian SeaMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Alboran SeaRelated places
- Tiber RiverRelated places
- Strait of MessinaRelated places
- StromboliRelated places
- ApenninesRelated places
- Ligurian SeaRelated places
- Strait of BonifacioRelated places
- Mediterranean SeaRelated places
- Mount VesuviusRelated places
- Italian PeninsulaRelated places