Adriatic Sea facts for kids
The Adriatic Sea is a beautiful part of the Mediterranean Sea. It separates the Italian Peninsula from the Balkan Peninsula. Many countries have a coastline along the Adriatic Sea. These include Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Albania.
The Adriatic Sea is about 160 km wide on average. It connects to the Ionian Sea through the Strait of Otranto. This strait is quite narrow, only 85 to 100 km wide. The sea is not very deep overall. Its average depth is about 240 m. The deepest parts are east of Monte Gargano and south of Dubrovnik, where it goes down to 1,460 m.
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Life in the Adriatic Sea
The Adriatic Sea is home to many different kinds of plants and animals. You can find various fish, shellfish, and other sea creatures here. Its waters support important fishing industries for the countries around it.
Coastal Areas and Islands
The Adriatic coastline is very diverse. It has sandy beaches, rocky shores, and many islands. Countries like Croatia are famous for their thousands of islands in the Adriatic. These islands are popular spots for tourists.
Tourism and Activities
Many people visit the Adriatic Sea for holidays. They enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and sailing. Coastal towns and cities offer many activities. You can explore ancient ruins or enjoy fresh seafood.
Important Ports
The Adriatic Sea is also important for trade and travel. Many large ports are located along its shores. These ports help move goods and people across the sea. Some major ports include Trieste in Italy and Rijeka in Croatia.
Images for kids
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Bay of Kotor, a ria in the Southern Adriatic
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Gjipe Canyon in southern Albania, where the Adriatic Sea meets the Ionian Sea
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A submarine spring near Omiš, observed through sea surface rippling
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As seen from the map, most of the landmass surrounding the Adriatic sea is classified as Cfa, with the southern region (near the Ionian sea) being Csa.
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MOSE Project north of Lido di Venezia
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Adriatic Microplate boundaries
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Pebble beach at Brač island, in the Adriatic Sea within Croatia
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Coast of Mount Conero in Italy
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Isole Tremiti protected area
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Kornati National Park
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Karavasta Lagoon in Albania
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Pula Arena, one of the six largest surviving Roman amphitheatres
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Mosaic of Emperor Justinian and his court, from the Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna, Italy
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The Republic of Venice was a leading maritime power in Europe
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Battle of Lissa, 1811
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Battle of Lissa, 1866
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The last moments of SMS Szent István, hit and sank by the Italian MAS
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The Duce Benito Mussolini in a beach of Riccione, in 1932
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The town of Izola in the Gulf of Koper, southwestern Slovenia
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A Trabucco, old fishing machine typical of Abruzzo region in Italy
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Fishing boat in Croatia
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Port of Trieste, the largest cargo port in the Adriatic
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Rimini is a major seaside tourist resort in Italy
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The Barcolana regatta in Trieste, Italy, was named "the greatest sailing race" by the Guinness World Record for its 2,689 boats and over 16,000 sailors on the starting line.
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View of Ulcinj, Montenegro
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The Zlatni Rat (Golden Cape) on the island of Brač
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The Palace of the Emperor Diocletian in Split
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The coast of Neum, the only town to be situated along Bosnia and Herzegovina's 20 km (12 mi) of coastline
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Portorož is the largest seaside tourist centre in Slovenia
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Port of Durrës, the largest port in Albania
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Port of Rijeka, the largest cargo port in Croatia
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Port of Koper, the largest port in Slovenia
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Port of Trieste, the largest cargo port in the Adriatic
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Port of Bar, the largest seaport in Montenegro
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Port of Ancona, a large passenger port
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See also
In Spanish: Mar Adriático para niños
