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What was the convention signed in Montreux on 20 July 1936 about?

In the exam (French)

De quoi traite la convention signée à Montreux le 20 juillet 1936 ?

  1. aCommercial navigation on the Rhinede la navigation commerciale sur le Rhin
  2. bThe permanent neutrality of Switzerlandde la neutralité permanente de la Suisse
  3. cPassage through the Turkish Straitsdu passage par les détroits turcsCorrect answer
  4. dThe division of Lake Genevadu partage du lac Léman

Why?

The Montreux Convention regulates the passage of ships through the Bosphorus and the Dardanelles. It is still in force today.

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