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Which countries lie along the Adriatic Sea?

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Map of the Mediterranean Sea and surrounding regions, showing physical features such as sea basins and depths, major coastal cities, country boundaries, and islands. The map includes a small locator inset highlighting the Mediterranean area within Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Mediterranean Sea

The Adriatic Sea is an arm of the Mediterranean Sea situated between the Italian and Balkan peninsulas. Several countries border this body of water:

  • Italy: Located along the western shore, which is characterized by relatively straight and continuous coastlines.12
  • Slovenia: Situated at the northern end of the sea, near the Istrian Peninsula.12
  • Croatia: Occupies a significant portion of the eastern coast, known for its intricate, island-fringed shoreline.23
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina: Possesses a narrow corridor that reaches the Adriatic Sea.4
  • Montenegro: Located along the eastern Adriatic coast, south of Croatia.45
  • Albania: Situated along the eastern shore, bordering both the Adriatic and Ionian seas.5