Mediterranean Basin

Coastal region surrounding the Mediterranean Sea.

Mediterranean region Mediterranean area

The term 'Mediterranean Basin' derives from the Mediterranean Sea and the surrounding land.

The Mediterranean Basin is like a big bathtub of water surrounded by land, where people from many different countries live and enjoy warm weather.

Ancient civilizations like Greece and Rome thrived in the Mediterranean Basin
The region is a biodiversity hotspot, home to many unique plant and animal species
Olive oil and wine are important agricultural products of the Mediterranean Basin

What is the Mediterranean Basin? It's a large coastal region surrounding the Mediterranean Sea
Where is it located? It includes parts of Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia
What climate does it have? It's known for its warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters

landmass basin

North Africa Southern Europe Middle East

coastal areas islands

world regions

biodiverse coastal geographical region