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The Eastern Mediterranean

The Eastern Mediterranean denotes the countries geographically to the east of the Mediterranean Sea (Levantine Seabasin). This is commonly interpreted in two ways:

  • The region of Syria with the island of Cyprus (also known as the Levant), and Turkey, which limits the definition to Western Asia
  • The Levant with Greece and Egypt, thereby including European and African components to the definition.

The Eastern Mediterranean[1][2][3][4] populations share not only geographic position but also cuisine, certain custom and a long, intertwined history.

The countries and territories of the Eastern Mediterranean include:

See also

References

  1. ^ "Eastern Mediterranean Political Map - National Geographic Store". Shop.nationalgeographic.com. Retrieved 2011-10-17.
  2. ^ "Ancient Ashkelon - National Geographic Magazine". Ngm.nationalgeographic.com. 2002-10-17. Retrieved 2011-10-17.
  3. ^ "The state of Israel: Internal influence driving change". BBC News. 2011-11-06.
  4. ^ Orfalea, Gregory The Arab Americans: A History. Olive Branch Press. Northampton, MA, 2006. Page 249
  5. ^ a b c d e f Security and Environment in the Mediterranean Page 607
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h The European Union and the Cyprus Conflict: Modern Conflict, Postmodern Union
  7. ^ a b c d e f g Mediterranean Climate: Variability and Trends
  8. ^ External Perceptions of the European Union as a Global Actor
  9. ^ Security and Environment in the Mediterranean Page 607
  10. ^ The European Union and the Cyprus Conflict: Modern Conflict, Postmodern Union
  11. ^ The Report: Egypt 2010
  12. ^ Quarterly Economic Review of Oil in the Middle East
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