The Marmara Sea is an inland sea surrounded by Turkey, dividing the nation into its Asian and European parts.

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It is linked to the Black and Aegean Seas through the Bosphorus and Dardanelles Straits, respectively.

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The Sea of Marmara is the smallest inland sea in the world, covering an area of 11,350 km2.

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The sea has varying levels of salinity at different depths, leading to two-layer stratification and two different current systems.

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The Marmara Island is the largest island in the sea, is home to four villages and two towns and has marble quarries.

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The sea has an interesting geological history and was formed due to severe tectonic plate movements around 2.5 million years ago.

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It has been extensively used by Ancient Greeks, who established many colonies along its coast.

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The Princes’ Islands, a group of islands off the coast of Istanbul, are also located in the Marmara Sea and consist of four main islands and five smaller ones.

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