Traffic in the Dardanelles

An economically and geographically important waterway, the Dardanelles is a narrow strait in north-western Turkey forming part of the boundary between the continents of Europe and Asia. Important ports along its shores include Gelibolu (Gallipoli) and Çanakkale.

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Dardanelles

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