15) Mediterranean Sea Flashcards
1
Q
Why is it in news ?
A
Greece and Turkey fight in this region for Gas reserves. Now France has temporarily reinforced its military presence in the Eastern Mediterranean sea
2
Q
How many continents is it surrounded by ?
A
3
North – Europe
South – Africa
East – Asia
3
Q
How is its connectivity significant ?
A
1) It connects Atlantic ocean by Strait of Gibraltar in the west
2) It connects to the Sea of Marmara by Dardanelles strait
3) It connects to the Black Sea by Bosphorous strait
4) It connects Suez Canal to the Red Sea
