a city of Turkey, on the peninsula formerly known as the Adriatic Chersonesus, and the capital of the province of the same name. It is situated on the Dardanelles, at the opening of the Sea of Marmora. It is an open city, and is defended by an old but strong citadel on a height near to it. It contains mosques, Greek churches, and Jews' synagogues, and about 17,000 inhabitants, of whom 10,000 are Turks, 3500 are Greeks, and 3500 are Jews. It has two havens, both spacious and safe, and bazaars, which are stored with every description of Asiatic and European merchandise. The inhabitants make the best Morocco leather, and carry on manufactures of cotton and silk, spinning and weaving, and have several establishments for making porcelain ware. It is governed by an aga, who represents the Capudan Pasha, the commander in chief of the province. It is in long. 26.32. 10. E. Lat. 40.25. 33. N.