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How does the Strait of Otranto connect the Adriatic Sea with the Ionian Sea?

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The Strait of Otranto serves as the vital maritime passage located between southeastern Italy and western Albania. By spanning the gap between these two coastlines, the strait acts as the direct link that connects the Adriatic Sea to the north with the Ionian Sea to the south.12

Measuring approximately 40 miles (64 km) in width, this waterway has historically functioned as a significant route for communication and transit between the Italian peninsula and the eastern Mediterranean.2