ways was Greek civilization molded by the land‚ the sea‚ and the weather of the Mediterranean area? To answer this question I looked at a relief map of Ancient Greece. I saw how easily the land could be divided into city-states. Thinking about the geography of Greece; there is hardly a place where you cannot see the sea‚ and hardly a place where you can grow anything very easily. This‚ plus the prevailing winds in the Aegean and Adriatic seas‚ proved that trade and shipping was a natural outcome
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Israel are countries with similar geography and topography‚ and history of diplomacy and trade. The land area of modern Egypt spans across North Eastern Africa. Israel‚ in contrast‚ is a small country‚ lying on the southeastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It is only about the size of Massachusetts. Both countries are prime examples of successful commerce and economy in the Middle East. Throughout history‚ several geographic factors have contributed to the cultural and economic development of
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Marsat-El Hadjaj. Article published on April 11‚ 2015 Abstract According to Eurostat report data (EU Statistical Office) the enormous impact of tourism on ecosystems would be one of the most important causes of biodiversity degradation in the Mediterranean countries. The Red List of IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) records today some 16120 endangered species in the world. In this context we conducted this study of the coastal dunes vegetation in Oran‚ a subject whose work remain
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for Ptolemy I Soter and is said to have been 110 meters tall‚ where the only higher man- made structure of the time was The Pyramids of Giza. Alexandria’s port served as a centre of commerce and trade linking Europe and Middle East along the Mediterranean and was an important route for merchants and travelers. The lighthouse not only served a role for future lighthouses‚ but served a functional role as a landmark and a symbol for power and technological advancement in ancient times. The lighthouse
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which have great architectural value added to it. The sea‚ sun and sand of Spain beaches is something that keeps a tourist spell bound with its beauty. Cities in Spain which should be on tourists list while touring Spain are‚ Barcelona‚ Madrid‚ Alicante to name a few. There are many more cities of interest and importance which are on the list of Spain Tour. The famous beaches and the islands in the Mediterranean Sea and in the Atlantic Sea makes Spain Tourism more interesting. Spain Tourism
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geographical forms‚ subspecies‚ different races‚ breeds and populations held in captivity‚ genetic differences 1 Geographic range This species can be found nowadays from south France to Morocco. It is also distributed in the Mediterranean Sea‚ the Sea of Mamara and the Black Sea; furthermore‚ it was found in the Balearic Islands. It is native in the following countries; Albania; Algeria; Bulgaria; Croatia; Cyprus; Egypt; France; Georgia; Gibraltar; Greece; Israel; Italy; Lebanon; Libya; Malta; Monaco;
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Christopher Columbus was born in 1451 at Genoa. Genoa is a sea dock that was on the Ligurian sea. christopher columbus wasn’t his real name. His real name was Christoforo colombo. When he reached the Americas they have translated it to christopher columbus. Christopher columbus had two brothers that he was older than the both of them. Christopher columbus had only a little education that which had at his age at that time. Genoa was a busy sea dock and Christopher had learned a lot from the sailors which
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seafarer? WORLD CLASS indeed‚ that’s what a Filipino seafarer is. But what is a seafarer by the way. According to www.pinoymaritime.com‚ a seafarer is a traveler who goes by the sea. Or even a person who works near the ocean. Seafarers come from all over the world spending their lives close to the seas as they find life at sea to be a unique existence. They come from different backgrounds and cultures‚ and they work in varied areas of the shipping business. A person must have a strong mental ability
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attractions that you can visit: 1. The ruins of Carthage Carthage was the capital of Phoenician government‚ and later also became the capital of the Roman government in the South of the Mediterranean Sea when mastering Tunisia.. Its location is very strategic‚ on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea with beautiful scenery. In this area‚ we can see the ruins of the ancient wake of Roman architecture‚ the former palace (capitol) Roman. There is also an amphitheater shaped staircase as a theater
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1. The geography of Greece shaped Greece in many ways. Since Greece was surrounded by seas (Mediterranean‚ Black Sea). Greece traded and sailed on seas in boats. The Grecians lived by the sea so it was much easier to get sea food and their meals usually included anything they could catch in the water. Thanks to warm weather life took place mostly outside. Children outside doing outdoor activities trying to keep cool‚ adults working on their land or slaves building. Due to all the mountains also surrounding
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