Which strait separates the French island of Corsica from the Italian island of Sardinia?

The Strait of Bonifacio separates the French island of Corsica from the Italian island of Sardinia.

The strait is about 11 kilometres wide at its narrowest point and connects the Tyrrhenian Sea with the western Mediterranean. Its waters are known for strong currents, sudden weather changes and numerous submerged rocks.

The name comes from Bonifacio, a historic fortified town on Corsica’s southern coast. La Maddalena lies on the Sardinian side, close to the strait’s eastern entrance. The area has long been important for Mediterranean sailing, but its hazards have also made it notorious among mariners.

The Strait of Bonifacio is sometimes confused with the Strait of Messina, which lies between Sicily and mainland Italy, or the Strait of Sicily, which lies farther south between Sicily and Tunisia. In 1993, France and Italy established the Bonifacio Strait International Marine Park to protect the shared marine environment.