Difference between revisions of "Mediterranean Sea"
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| − | The [[Mediterranean Sea]] is almost completely enclosed by land | + | The [[Mediterranean Sea]] is 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 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]]. |
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Revision as of 18:25, April 17, 2008
The Mediterranean Sea is 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 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.
