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The 22 pages that link to English Channel, each with the reason it gives.

• North SeaRelated: It forms the North Sea’s southwestern connection to the Atlantic.

• BosporusCompared with: Both separate continental shores, but the English Channel opens directly to the Atlantic.

• Strait of GibraltarCompared with: Like Gibraltar, it is a narrow maritime corridor between major regions, but has no Mediterranean connection.

• NormandyRelated: Its coast has shaped Normandy’s trade, defense, and cross-Channel connections.

• Channel TunnelNarrower topic: The tunnel passes beneath this body of water and takes its name from it.

• Great BritainRelated: It forms part of the sea boundary between Great Britain and continental Europe.

• British IslesRelated: It marks the archipelago’s southern maritime boundary with continental Europe.

• Rudolf DieselRelated: Diesel disappeared during a 1913 voyage across this body of water.

• White Cliffs of DoverNarrower topic: The cliffs’ symbolic force often comes from their position at Britain’s maritime boundary.

• DoggerlandRelated: Its opening, alongside North Sea flooding, completed Britain’s separation from the continent.

• Le HavreRelated: Le Havre’s position on the Channel supports its maritime connections with Britain and beyond.

• Channel IslandsNarrower topic: The archipelago lies in this strait, close to the French coast.

• Danish straitsCompared with: Like the Danish straits, it is a heavily used European sea passage, but joins different waters.

• Battle of SluysRelated: The victory strengthened English command of the sea routes across the Channel.

• Isle of WightNarrower topic: The island lies at the Channel’s northern edge, near its western approaches.

• Matthew WebbNarrower topic: Webb’s 1875 swim crossed this stretch of water from Dover to Calais.

• Strait of DoverNarrower topic: The Strait of Dover forms the Channel’s eastern entrance.

• Celtic SeaRelated: It adjoins the Celtic Sea at the southwestern approaches to Britain.

• East SussexRelated: It forms East Sussex’s southern coastline.

• Southern EnglandRelated: Its coastline forms the region’s southern maritime edge.

• West SussexNarrower topic: West Sussex's southern coastline meets this body of water.

• Red mulletRelated: Its warming waters have seen increased occurrence of red mullet.