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| − | The '''Mediterranean''' is a large [[sea]] almost completely enclosed by land: [[Europe]] to the north, [[Asia]] to the east, and [[Africa]] to the south. It is connected to the [[Atlantic Ocean]] via the narrow | + | The '''Mediterranean''' is a large [[sea]] almost completely enclosed by land: [[Europe]] to the north, [[Asia]] to the east, and [[Africa]] to the south. It is connected to the [[Atlantic Ocean]] via the narrow [[Strait of Gibraltar]] to the west. |
In order, the five largest [[island]]s in the Mediterranean are [[Sicily]] ([[Italy]]), [[Sardinia]] (Italy), [[Cyprus]], [[Corsica]] ([[France]]) and [[Crete]] ([[Greece]]). Two independent island nations exist within the Mediterranean Sea: [[Cyprus]] and [[Malta]]. | In order, the five largest [[island]]s in the Mediterranean are [[Sicily]] ([[Italy]]), [[Sardinia]] (Italy), [[Cyprus]], [[Corsica]] ([[France]]) and [[Crete]] ([[Greece]]). Two independent island nations exist within the Mediterranean Sea: [[Cyprus]] and [[Malta]]. | ||
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*[[Greece]] | *[[Greece]] | ||
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*[[Turkey]] | *[[Turkey]] | ||
*[[Cyprus]] | *[[Cyprus]] | ||
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[[Category:Marine]] | [[Category:Marine]] | ||
[[Category:African History]] | [[Category:African History]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 06:21, December 8, 2025
| Mediterranean Sea | |
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| Area | 2,500,000 sq km |
| Lowest Point | -5,267 m |
| Basin countries | Spain, France, Monaco, Italy, Malta, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Greece, Turkey, Cyprus, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco |
The Mediterranean is a large sea almost completely enclosed by land: Europe to the north, Asia to the east, and Africa to the south. It is connected to the Atlantic Ocean via the narrow Strait of Gibraltar to the west.
In order, the five largest islands in the Mediterranean are Sicily (Italy), Sardinia (Italy), Cyprus, Corsica (France) and Crete (Greece). Two independent island nations exist within the Mediterranean Sea: Cyprus and Malta.
