Mediterranean Sea vs. Sea of Marmara: Which Is the Smallest Inland Sea?

The Mediterranean Sea is not the smallest inland sea. That distinction belongs to the Sea of Marmara, located between the European and Asian sides of Turkey. The Sea of Marmara covers about 11,500 square kilometers and connects the Aegean Sea to the Black Sea via the Bosporus and Dardanelles straits. The Mediterranean, while smaller than the major oceans, is significantly larger at approximately 2.5 million square kilometers.