- The Mediterranean was so named because the Romans believed it to be the middle of the earth
- Unique in that it is almost land-locked, the Mediterranean’s tides are much less prominent than in other seas
- 30% of the fish protein consumed in the word come from the Mediterranean
- The Mediterranean includes 5 straits, 16 gulfs, several capes and bays, and 8 smaller, named bodies of water
- Approximately 1/3 of international tourists go to the Mediterranean countries each year
- In addition to the cities bordering the Mediterranian Sea, other cities that enjoy a “Mediterranian climate” include San Francisco, Santiago, Perth, and Cape Town.
