Interesting facts about the Mediterranean Is a great opportunity to learn more about the oceans. Many different civilizations were born, flourished and perished on its coast, as a result of which this sea is rightfully called the cradle of a thousand peoples. Today, the reservoir, as before, plays an important role in the economy of a number of countries, being one of the most navigable seas on our planet.
So, here are the most interesting facts about the Mediterranean.
- The Mediterranean Sea is washed by the largest number of states, namely 22, than any other sea on the planet.
- In Turkey, the Mediterranean Sea is called - White.
- Geologists claim that the Mediterranean Sea owes its appearance to an earthquake (see interesting facts about earthquakes), after which part of the mainland in the Strait of Gibraltar sank down and ocean waters gushed into the resulting breach.
- In ancient Rome, the reservoir was called "Our sea".
- The greatest depth of the Mediterranean Sea reaches 5121 m.
- During storms, sea waves can exceed 7 meters in height.
- An interesting fact is that the Mediterranean Sea is repeatedly mentioned in the Bible, although there it is designated as - "Great Sea".
- Mirages are observed in certain parts of the Mediterranean. For example, they are often seen in the waters of the Strait of Messina.
- Did you know that Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean?
- Approximately 2% of the species of living things that live in the waters of the Mediterranean Sea came to them from the Red Sea (see interesting facts about the Red Sea) after the digging of the Suez Canal.
- The sea is home to about 550 species of fish.
- The Mediterranean Sea covers an area of 2.5 million km². This territory could simultaneously accommodate Egypt, Ukraine, France and Italy.
