Frequently Asked Questions about the Bosphorus Strait

Turkey has full control over the Bosphorus Strait according to the well-known Montreux Convention, which was held in 1936.

Due to its strategic location connecting Asia and Europe, the waters of the Bosphorus Strait are classified as part of international navigation, and the movement of ships in the strait is considered one of the most important maritime navigation points in the world.

The Bosphorus Strait reaches a maximum depth of 110 m

According to known figures and statistics, the Bosphorus Strait is approximately 30 km long and 3 km wide. It is a waterway that connects the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara, dividing Istanbul into Asian and European sides.

The state of Byzantium and the Byzantines are considered among the oldest and most distinguished peoples who inhabited the Bosphorus Strait, which is called in Greek Βόσπορος.

This word is derived from a group of names: ῦςοῦς (bous), meaning cow or bull, and πόρος (poros), which means road or passage.