Bosporus Strait
Describes the geographic relationships around the Bosporus Strait, a narrow natural waterway connecting the Black Sea and Sea of Marmara.
Internal
Defines the main internal geographic divisions associated with the Bosporus Strait.
Istanbul
Istanbul straddles the Bosporus and serves as Turkey's cultural and economic hub, bridging Europe and Asia.
Sea of Marmara
Sea of Marmara lies south of the Bosporus, acting as a maritime conduit between the Dardanelles and the Dněper basins.
Nearby
Highlights major geographic areas adjacent to the Bosporus.
Black Sea Region
The Black Sea Region supplies the Bosporus with its northern inflow, characterized by its higher salinity and marine life.
Marmara Region
The Marmara Region surrounds the Sea of Marmara and provides the hinterland for Istanbul and the southern side of the Bosporus.
Water
Describes the primary water bodies directly connected by or associated with the Bosporus.
Black Sea
The Black Sea is a large, enclosed marine basin that feeds into the Bosporus through its northern waters and inflows.
Sea of Marmara
The Sea of Marmara is an internal Mediterranean-like sea that connects to the Bosporus at its northern end and to the Dardanelles at its southern.