Why is the STRAIT OF BOSPHORUS so important?

Why is the Strait of Bosphorus so important to the world's economy and military - The Bosporus Straits, which separate the European side of Istanbul from the Asian side, lie at the eastern end of a 25 mile-long seaway. This waterway connects the Black Sea to the Mediterranean via the Sea of Marmara and the Aegean Sea. The Dardanelles Straits mark the western end of the seaway, which is commonly referred to as the ``Straits zone.'' Istanbul has been a crossroads of trade and civilization for more than 15 centuries, and the Bosporus Straits have seen a constant flow of shipping. These straits provide the only access to the open sea for Bulgaria, Romania, and those parts of the Soviet Union bordering on the Black Sea.

What you need to know about The Bosporus Straits. Even in times of peace, the naval forces of major world powers are constantly engaged in a shadowy battle of maneuvers, designed to display and test their effectiveness. Turkey's Bosporus Straits play a key role in such moves -- both for the Russia and Western nations belonging to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

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