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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 Republic of [[Venice]], which was known as 'the Queen of the Adriatic'. It is named after the port of Adria. | + | The '''Adriatic Sea''' is an arm of the [[Mediterranean Sea]] bounded by Italy to its west and the [[Balkan peninsula]] to its east. It is also known as 'the Bight of Lions'. For centuries its seaways were dominated by the Republic of [[Venice]], which was known as 'the Queen of the Adriatic'. It is named after the port of Adria. |
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Revision as of 20:22, January 14, 2008
The Adriatic Sea is an arm of the Mediterranean Sea bounded by Italy to its west and the Balkan peninsula to its east. It is also known as 'the Bight of Lions'. For centuries its seaways were dominated by the Republic of Venice, which was known as 'the Queen of the Adriatic'. It is named after the port of Adria.