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๐ Mediterranean Sea
Cradle of Western civilisation; ancient highway linking three continents
Europe/Africa -500 Oceans & Seas
๐ Key Facts
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2.5 million kmยฒ; surrounded by Europe, Asia and Africa โ 21 countries border it
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Birthplace of Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Phoenician and Islamic civilisations
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Connected to the Atlantic through Strait of Gibraltar (14 km wide); almost entirely landlocked
"Mediterranean" means "sea in the middle of the land" โ Latin mare medi terra
Quick Reference
Category
๐ Oceans & Seas
Country / Region
๐ Europe/Africa
Key Year
-500
About
Cradle of Western civilisation; ancient highway linking three continents