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	Seas of Turkey - All About Turkey
		It's connected to the Sea of Marmara with the Bosphorus Strait in the southwest.
		Its salinity is around 0,18% because of a constant inflow of fresh water from rivers surrounding it, the excess water flows on the surface through the Bosphorus meanwhile the warm and salty waters of the Mediterranean reach the Black Sea with deep water currents, maintaining the stratification and salinity levels.
		Sea of Marmara (Marmara Denizi in Turkish) is an inland sea within the Marmara region connecting to the Black Sea with the Bosphorus Strait in the northeast, and to the Aegean with the Dardanelles Strait in the southwest.
	www.allaboutturkey.com /sea.htm (1129 words)

	Bosphorus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The world's narrowest strait used for international navigation, it connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara (which is connected by the Dardanelles to the Aegean Sea, and thereby to the Mediterranean Sea).
		The shores of the strait are heavily populated as the city of Istanbul (in excess of 13 million inhabitants) straddles it.
		The strategic significance of the strait was one of the factors in the decision of the Roman Emperor Constantine I to found there in 330 AD his new capital, Constantinople, which came to be known as the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bosporus (754 words)

	Bosphorus strait and its marvels in Istanbul
		Bosphorus, former river valley of geological times, runs between the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea.
		This famous strait which is 22 miles long is considered one of the most important waterways of the world.
		During the early centuries, Bosphorus witnessed the passage of many heroes, mythological figures and warlike tribes and armies such as Persians, Crusaders and various nations navigating in these waters.
	www.istanbulexpert.com /bosphorus.htm (385 words)

	Bosphorus or Bosporus Strait, Istanbul, Turkey
		The Bosphorus (or Bosporus) is a strait that separates the European part (Rumeli) of Turkey from its Asian part (Anadolu), connecting the Sea of Marmara with the Black Sea.
		The shores of the strait are heavily populated as the city of Istanbul (population at least 11 million) straddles it.
		The strategic significance of the strait was one of the factors in the decision of the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great to found there in 330 AD his new capital, Constantinople.
	www.magicaljourneys.com /Turkey/turkey-interest-istanbul-bosphorus.html (669 words)

	Istanbul Boutique Hotels, Collection of Boutique Hotels
		Located on the eastern banks of the Bosphorus, the Bosphorus Palace Hotel was....
		Nestled on the banks of the Bosphorus strait that joins the Sea of Marmara with the Black Sea and separates Asia from Europe, the
		The is located in the center of the city, in a park setting, near a residential district on the European banks of the Bosphorus.
	www.boutiquehotelsistanbul.com (794 words)

	The Bosphorus (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Bosphorus is a geological strait separating the European and the Asian parts of Istanbul.
		The Bosphorus connects the Marmara Sea at the south to the fl sea Black Sea in the north.
		Politically, this strait is very important because it is the sea connection between the old Soviet Union countries and the rest of the world.
	www.business-with-turkey.com /tourist-guide/bosphore.shtml (172 words)

	Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul, Turkey
		The best way to see the Bosphorus is to board one of the passenger boats that regularly zigzag along the shores.
		Refurbished in 1874 by Sultan Abdülaziz, it stretches for 300 meters along the Bosphorus shore, its ornate marble facades reflecting the swiftly moving water.
		On the opposite shore, the wooden Ottoman villas of Arnavutköy contrast with the luxurious modern apartments of neighboring Bebek.
	www.magicaljourneys.com /Turkey/turkey-interest-bosphorus.html (684 words)

	Bosphorus Strait (Site not responding. Last check: )
		It's the strait between the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara; 32km (20 miles) long, 650-3300m (720-3600 yards) wide, 30-120m (100-395ft) deep.
		Bosphorus comes from a Thracian word of unknown origin, interpreted in Greek as meaning "Ford of the Cow", from the legend of Io, who swam across the sea here as a cow.
		There are two suspension toll bridges on this Strait: The first one over the Bosphorus to Ortaköy, opened in 1973, is called as Bogazici Bridge, 1074m (1175yards) long, 6 lanes, 165m (540ft) height of piers.
	www.alta-tours.com /eng/bosfor.htm (251 words)

	The Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey
		The Bosphorus is the 32 km (20-mi)-long strait which joins the Sea of Marmara with the Black Sea, and separates the continents of Europe and Asia.
		Geological evidence supports the theory that in ancient times the northern end of the Bosphorus was blocked by earth and rock.
		Today, the way to enjoy the Bosphorus is to take a cruise by traditional ferry or TurYol boat, a self-guided tour of the European shore, or to relax at a tea-house or restaurant along its shores.
	turkeytravelplanner.com /WhereToGo/Istanbul/Sights/Bosphorus/index.html (525 words)

	Bosphorus (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Strait of Istanbul (Bosphorus), located between the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea (see my Photo Gallery) forms part of the Turkish strait system which connects the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea.
		Hence a good knowledge of the physics of the flow in the Bosphorus is necessary to determine the optimum location (in terms of cost and effectiveness) of sewage outfalls.
		The exchange in the Bosphorus is maximal, that is the flow is critical at both ends of the strait.
	pulson.seos.uvic.ca /people/gerdi/bosphorus/bosphorus.html (643 words)

	BOSPHORUS TOURS
		Bosphorus is the name of the strait which lies between Europe and Asia.
		The strait Bosphorus connects the Sea of Marmara to the Black Sea and its length is approximately 30 km., 21 mile long.
		Because of the dangerous currents and the narrowness of the strait, all the ships passing through the strait should have pilots.
	members.fortunecity.com /rehberemre/bosphorustours (149 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Europe \| Tanker runs aground in the Bosphorus
		Turkish officials confirmed that a tanker loaded with sulphuric acid has run aground in the Bosphorus Strait.
		The Bosphorus Strait is one of the world's busiest waterways.
		This is the sole passage between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea.
	news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/europe/2595081.stm (199 words)

	ICG - HISTORY AND SIGHTSEEING (Site not responding. Last check: )
		During the Byzantine period, when the villages along the Bosphorus strait had no roads linking them to each other, the people earned their living from fishing and gardening.
		On this side of the Bosphorus are many buildings by the Balyan family of architects, the most significant of which is the Çiragan Palace.This palace suffered great damage by fire in the late 19th century and lay in ruin until recently when it was restored and made into a hotel.
		Next, passing under the great columns of the Bosphorus Bridge, you pass by Kuruçesme, Arnavutköy, Bebek, Rumelihisari (fortress), Emirgan, Üstinye, Yeniköy, Tarabya, Kirecburnu, Büyükdere and Sariyer, finally reaching the end of the European side of the Bosphorus at Rumeli Kavagi, last point before the entrance of the Black Sea.
	www.istanbulcityguide.com /history/body_bosphorus.htm (428 words)

	Turks Protest Nuclear Shipments in Narrow Bosphorus Strait
		The Bosphorus already has an accident rate twice that of the Suez canal, and 30 times that of the Mississippi River.
		What this means, according to Ustun, is that radioactive and other hazardous substances are regularly going through the Straits - and in the Bosphorus sometimes passing within a few hundred meters of densely populated urban areas.
		This promise is unlikely to satisfy many Istanbulans who live along the densely crowded shores of the Bosphorus, one of the world's most historic waterways.
	www.ens-newswire.com /ens/jun2001/2001-06-25-01.asp (721 words)

	Bosphorus - Turkish Odyssey/Places of Interest/Marmara/Bosphorus Cruise (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Nestled on the banks of the Bosphorus strait that joins the Sea of Marmara with the Black Sea and separates Asia from Europe, the Radisson SAS Bosphorus
		The Bosporus or Bosphorus (Turkish Bogaziçi or Istanbul Bogazi) is a strait
		The Bosphorus is a narrow, navigable strait between Europe and Asia In the Bosphorus there are two currents; one on the surface from the Black Sea
	luckyinternet.com /lknr/bosphorus.htm (443 words)

	Hospitality Net - Industry News - Rezidor SAS Announces the Opening of Radisson SAS Bosphorus Hotel, Istanbul
		The hotel is built on the banks of the Bosphorus strait, which joins the Sea of Marmara with the Black Sea.
		With views of the strait and the world’s largest suspension bridge which links Europe and Asia, the new property is located at one of the most exclusive addresses in Istanbul.
		The Lodos Terrace, located on the fourth floor, offers views of the Bosphorus strait during the summer months and can be used for private events.
	www.hospitalitynet.org /news/154000320/4025917.html (766 words)

	istanbul.com - Official City Guide - İstanbul'da Yaşam Portalı (Site not responding. Last check: )
		On the banks of the Bosphorus strait that joins the sea of Marmara with the Black Sea and sperates Asia from Europe the Radisson SAS Bosphorus Hotel, Istanbul is designed to satisfy most discerming guest.
		The "StarBoard" Café Terrace offers a wide selection of International and Turkish cuisines and the Radisson SAS famed Super Buffet Breakfast is served in a smart casual, comfortable dining surroundings nestled against the banks of the Bosphorus strait, the terrace providing spectacular views.
		The lounge is open until late for drinks and light snacks, with its beautiful Bosphorus view.
	english.istanbul.com /HotelDetail.asp?HotelId=151 (311 words)

	EMBASSY OF GREECE: PRESS OFFICE - News Flash (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Greek Foreign Ministry on Thursday commented on the latest press reports, generated both in Turkey and Greece, claiming that Ankara is pressing for the Bosphorus Strait to be identified from here on as the "Strait of Istanbul".
		A Turkish mass daily on Wednesday claimed that a "name dispute" has erupted within NATO between Greece and Turkey over the Bosphorus' name, with the paper saying Ankara wants the heralded waterway separating the Black Sea from the Sea of Marmara officially listed as the "Strait of Istanbul".
		Quoted military sources, however, said discussions within NATO are still underway over the strait's name, while the "Strait of Istanbul" moniker was reportedly the by-product of an alliance ad hoc committee, a more-or-less temporary solution so the exercise would not be cancelled.
	www.greekembassy.org /press/newsflash/2002/June/nflash0607e.html (234 words)

	Bosphorus VTA: vta, village, villages, town, towns, area, areas locations - 1000s of Famous Locations of movies, film ...
		Bosphorus cymbals, drawing on Turkish tradition: boutique-brand cymbal maker nears the mainstream with one eye on the future, and another on its defining...
		Splendours of the Bosphorus: Houses and Palaces of Istanbul
		A 12th century stone tower erected on a rock at the entrance of the Bosphorus by Byzantine Emperor Manuel Komnenos.
	www.famouslocations.com /vta/bosphorus.php (450 words)

	Bosphorus Cruise (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Because of the dangerous currents and the narrowness of the strait, all the ships passing through the strait should have pilot captains.
		Then the ferry moves to the Asian Side and you see the old restored Turkish Houses(Yali) which are just on the waterfront.
		In Bosphorus, there is no low-hide tide, so the houses can be so near to the sea level.
	www.guideistanbul.net /cruise.htm (479 words)

	AlternativeHotels.com -- global discount hotel reservations
		Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul is a contemporary, high-rise hotel located on the European side of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey.
		The 19th- century Dolmabahce Palace, where Ataturk, the founder of modern Turkey, lived in his later years, is one kilometre from the waterside hotel.
		Occupying a wooded hilltop in 65 acres of gardens that were once part of Dolmabahce Palace, Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul consists of three towers.
	www.travelnow.com /index.jsp?pageName=hotInfo&cid=56748&hotelID=126253&showInfo=true&mode=1 (460 words)

	LPG containers adrift in the Bosphorus Strait - NSnet News Log
		LPG containers adrift in the Bosphorus Strait: Turkish authorities closed the Bosphorus Strait to all traffic after a roll-on roll-off ship carrying liquefied petroleum gas sank in bad weather.
		Seven LPG tanks floated to the surface after the ship sank, and two of them still pose a risk.
		Officials have launched an investigation into the ro-ro vessel, which was apparently sailing in the waterway with dangerous cargo on board outside the permitted hours, and despite the bad weather conditions.
	www.nsnet.com /index.php?itemid=4430 (134 words)

	Ferry Boat Ayoin Guler on Bosphorus Strait Yenikoy near Istanbul Turkey Photo 109567 © John S Murray
		Ferry Boat Ayoin Guler on Bosphorus Strait Yenikoy near Istanbul Turkey Photo 109567 © John S Murray
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		Ferry boat Ayoin Guler on Bosphorus Strait, docks in Yenikoy - near   Istanbul, Turkey - 109567
	www.homestead.com /johnsmurrayphotography/photo109567.html (125 words)

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		The Turkish government will close the Bosphorus strait to sea traffic for ships over 3,000 tons for 12 hours from 1600 GMT on December 31 to minimize possible effects from the millennium bug problem in computers.
		Ships over 3,000 tons will not be allowed to pass through the strait from 1600 GMT on December 31, 1999 to 0400 GMT on January 1, 2000 for traffic safety.
		Ships longer than 200 m will not be allowed to sail through the 19-mile-long strait unless they provide millennium compliance certificates and ensure that their cargo is not dangerous.
	www.marinelink.com /Story/ShowStory.aspx?StoryID=2163 (205 words)

	bosphorus strait tower photo -- Declan McCullagh photograph
		bosphorus strait tower photo -- Declan McCullagh photograph
		Tower along Bosphorus Strait (once called the Hellespont, also spelled Bosporus), which divides Europe and Asia
		Other photographs in the "bosphorus strait turkey jan02" collection include:
	www.mccullagh.org /image/d30-33/bosphorus-strait-tower.html (160 words)

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