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Istanbul residents cross this strait when traveling between the city's European and Asian sides.

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The strait connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara. Source: Bosphorus ↗

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  1. 07This inlet separates Istanbul's historic peninsula from Beyoğlu.RECALL
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    Its Turkish name is Haliç.

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  2. 08Istanbul's southern shores face this inland sea between the Bosphorus and Dardanelles.RECALL
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    Both shores lie within Turkey.

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    The area occupies the site of ancient Chalcedon.

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