Mediterranean Sea - Wikipedia
WebThe Mediterranean Sea (/ ˌ m ɛ d ɪ t ə ˈ r eɪ n i ən / MED-ih-tə-RAY-nee-ən) is a sea connected to the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by the Mediterranean Basin and almost completely enclosed by land: on the north by Southern Europe and Anatolia, on the south by North Africa, and on the east by the Levant in West Asia.
Mediterranean Sea | Facts, History, Islands, & Countries
WebMay 23, 2024 · Mediterranean Sea, an intercontinental sea that stretches from the Atlantic Ocean on the west to Asia on the east and separates Europe from Africa. It has often been called the incubator of Western civilization.
Mediterranean Sea - WorldAtlas
WebMar 31, 2021 · Mediterranean Sea. Seas are defined as large water bodies that are partially enclosed by the surrounding landmasses. Covering an area of about 2.5 million km 2, the Mediterranean Sea is the 10th-largest sea in the world located between Southern Europe and Northern Africa and accounting for about 0.7% of the global ocean area.
Mediterranean seas - Wikipedia
WebA mediterranean sea (/ ˌ m ɛ d ɪ t ə ˈ r eɪ n i ə n / MED-i-tə-RAY-nee-ən) is, in oceanography, a mostly enclosed sea that has limited exchange of water with outer oceans and whose water circulation is dominated by salinity and temperature differences rather than by winds or tides.
Mediterranean Countries - WorldAtlas
WebFeb 15, 2023 · The Mediterranean region is a geographical area encompassing countries located around the Mediterranean Sea. It is home to some of the world's oldest civilizations, including Egypt, Greece, and Rome.
Mediterranean Sea summary | Britannica
WebMediterranean Sea, Inland sea enclosed by Europe, Africa, and Asia. Its west-east extent is approximately 2,500 mi (4,000 km), while its average north-south extent is about 500 mi (800 km). The Mediterranean Sea occupies an area of …
Mediterranean Sea - Wikiwand
WebThe Mediterranean Sea is a sea connected to the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by the Mediterranean Basin and almost completely enclosed by land: on the north by Southern Europe and Anatolia, on the south by North Africa, …
Mediterranean Sea - Geology, Climate, Biodiversity | Britannica
WebMediterranean Sea - Geology, Climate, Biodiversity: A submarine ridge between the island of Sicily and the African coast with a sill depth of about 1,200 feet (365 metres) divides the Mediterranean Sea into western and eastern parts.
Mediterranean Sea | Encyclopedia.com
WebMay 21, 2018 · The Mediterranean is a vast sea positioned between Europe to the north, Africa to the south, and Asia to the east. It covers an area of approximately 2.54 million square kilometers; at its longest it is 3,800 kilometers, and at its widest it is 800 kilometers.
Mediterranean Sea – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebMediterranean Sea. Regions. Countries. Islands. Seas. The Mediterranean Sea borders several countries in Europe, Asia and Africa. The region is hugely popular with tourists, both for the warm and sunny Mediterranean climate, and for the ancient and modern civilisations that have risen and fallen here over millennia.
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