Egeïsche

Egeïsche is the Dutch adjective meaning “Aegean,” used to refer to the Aegean region, its sea and the surrounding areas. In geographic terms, the Egeïsche Zee, or Aegean Sea, lies between Greece to the west and north and Turkey to the east, and is part of the larger Mediterranean Sea. It is bounded by the Balkan Peninsula to the northwest and the Turkish mainland to the east, and is connected to the Sea of Marmara via the Dardanelles and to the Black Sea via the Bosporus and the Sea of Marmara.

The Egeïsche region encompasses a highly archipelagic area, including the Cyclades, the Dodecanese, the North Aegean Islands, and the Sporades, along with coastal areas of Greece and Turkey. Its geography is defined by numerous islands of varying size, with a climate that is typically Mediterranean, characterized by hot summers and mild winters. The sea is an active maritime corridor, supporting tourism, shipping, and fishing.

Historically, the Aegean has been central to ancient civilizations and cultural exchange, hosting early Greek cultures such as the Cycladic, Minoan, and Mycenaean civilizations. Today, the Egeïsche region remains important for culture, archaeology, and regional economics, reflecting its long-standing role in Mediterranean history.

In Dutch usage, Egeïsche can modify nouns to denote the Aegean-related sense, for example Egeïsche Zee (Aegean Sea) or Egeïsche eilanden (Aegean islands).