A channel separating the island of Sicily from the ‘toe’ of Italy. It forms a link between the Tyrrhenian and Ionian seas. The strait, which is 32 km (20 miles) in length, is noted for the strength of its currents.
A channel that separates the island of Sicily from the “toe” of Italy. It forms a link between the Tyrrhenian and Ionian seas. The strait, which is 20 miles (32 km) long, is noted for the strength of its currents.