Eastern Mediterranean Region comprises 22 countries. Region spans 320,000 square km, 550 km north-south. No point is more than 300 km from land
Black Sea coast covers most of Turkey's northern coast. Region receives abundant rain but often has gray skies. Cloudy days and chilly sea water make it less crowded
Western Asia has approximately 283 million people. Region contains 18 countries, including Arabian Peninsula, Fertile Crescent, Caucasus, and Anatolia. Turkey is most populous, Cyprus least populous
Elongated Mediterranean Sea located between Greece and Turkey. Approximately 380 miles long and 186 miles wide. Covers nearly 83,000 square miles with maximum depth of 3,543 meters. Contains about 1,415 islands arranged into seven principal groups