What is dardanelles on a map?

The Dardanelles is a narrow strait in northwestern Turkey connecting the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara. It separates Europe from Asia and is an important shipping route for goods traveling from Europe and the Black Sea to the Mediterranean. The Dardanelles is approximately 61 km (38 miles) long and varies in width from 1.2 to 6 km (0.75 to 3.7 miles). It is also located near the historic city of Troy and the Gallipoli peninsula, which saw significant battles during World War I.