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| − | The '''Adriatic Sea''' is an arm of the [[Mediterranean Sea]] bounded by Italy to its west and the [[Balkan peninsula]] to its east. For centuries its seaways were dominated by the city-state of [[Venice]], which was known as 'the Queen of the Adriatic'. | + | The '''Adriatic Sea''' is an arm of the [[Mediterranean Sea]] bounded by Italy to its west and the [[Balkan peninsula]] to its east. For centuries its seaways were dominated by the city-state of [[Venice]], which was known as 'the Queen of the Adriatic'. It is named after the port of Adria. |
Revision as of 14:31, January 11, 2008
The Adriatic Sea is an arm of the Mediterranean Sea bounded by Italy to its west and the Balkan peninsula to its east. For centuries its seaways were dominated by the city-state of Venice, which was known as 'the Queen of the Adriatic'. It is named after the port of Adria.