Tyrrhenian Sea
| Tyrrhenian Sea | |
|---|---|
Tyrrhenian Sea | |
| Location | Mediterranean Sea |
| Coordinates | 40°N 12°E / 40°N 12°E |
| Type | Sea |
| Etymology | From the ancient people of Tyrrhenians |
| Basin countries | Italy, France |
| Surface area | 275,000 km2 (106,200 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) |
| Max. depth | 3,785 m (12,418 ft) |
The Tyrrhenian Sea (/tɪˈriːniən, -ˈreɪ-/, tih-REE-nee-ən ,-RAY-; Italian: Mar Tirreno [mar tirˈrɛːno] or [-ˈreː-]) is part of the Mediterranean Sea off the western coast of Italy. It is named for the Tyrrhenian people identified with the Etruscans of Italy.