The Bosporus Strait

Just by looking upon the beautiful glistening waters of the Bosporus near Istanbul, Turkey, no one would imagine the number of wars it has caused. But cause wars it has, since long before and long after the reign of the Ottoman Empire. This strait has been the object of desire for many countries, especially Russia, and those that surround the Black Sea. It has great, unparalleled importance for these countries, as it is the only way out of the Black Sea. It leads to the Mediterranean and the oceans, and markets of the world. It is one of the few warm water ports that Russia has and for this reason they have long tried to take it from Turkey.continue