Mediterranean Sea
The Mediterranean Sea is a large body of water located between southern Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia. It is connected to the Atlantic Ocean by the Strait of Gibraltar and is almost completely enclosed by land, making it a nearly landlocked sea.
Key Facts
- Location: The Mediterranean Sea is located between Europe, Africa, and Asia.
- Size: It covers an area of about 2.5 million square kilometers.
- Countries: The Mediterranean coastline is shared by 21 countries, including Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Egypt, and many others.
- Importance: It has been a crucial trade route since ancient times and has been a center of civilization and cultural exchange.
Study Guide
- What is the location of the Mediterranean Sea?
- What is the size of the Mediterranean Sea?
- How many countries share the coastline of the Mediterranean Sea?
- Why is the Mediterranean Sea important?
The Mediterranean Sea is located between Europe, Africa, and Asia.
It covers an area of about 2.5 million square kilometers.
The Mediterranean coastline is shared by 21 countries.
It has been a crucial trade route since ancient times and has been a center of civilization and cultural exchange.
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PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS
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KNOWLEDGE - Learners will understand:
Concerts such as: location, region, place, and migration, as well as human and physical systems.
The concept of regions identifies links between people in different locations according to specific criteria (e.g., physical, economic, social, cultural, or religious).
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