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Natural environment and culture in the Mediterranean Region II /

The Mediterranean Basin is the largest of the five Mediterranean-climate regions, and one of the largest archipelagos in the world. The basin is located at the intersection of two major landmasses, Eurasia and Africa; and has around five thousand islands, which contribute much to its high diversity...

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Other Authors: Efe, Recep., Öztürk, Münir A., Atalay, Ibrahim.
Format: eBook
Language: English
Published: Newcastle : Cambridge Scholars, 2011.
Subjects:
Nature > Effect of human beings on > Mediterranean Region.
Endangered species > Mediterranean Region.
Biodiversity conservation > Mediterranean Region.
Ecology > Mediterranean Region.
Coastal ecology > Mediterranean Coast > Congresses.
Ecology > Mediterranean Region > Congresses.
Mediterranean Region > Environmental conditions > Congresses.
Natural history > Mediterranean Region > Congresses.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Development > Sustainable Development.
NATURE > Environmental Conservation & Protection.
Biodiversity conservation.
Ecology.
Endangered species.
Nature > Effect of human beings on.
Mediterranean Region > Environmental conditions.
MEDITERRANEAN REGION.
Electronic books.
Online Access: http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=523928
Summary: The Mediterranean Basin is the largest of the five Mediterranean-climate regions, and one of the largest archipelagos in the world. The basin is located at the intersection of two major landmasses, Eurasia and Africa; and has around five thousand islands, which contribute much to its high diversity and spectacular scenery. It possesses higher salinity than the Atlantic. The shores are chiefly mountainous. Earthquakes and volcanic disturbances are frequent. Some of the most ancient civiliz ...
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xii, 512 pages) : illustrations, maps
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN: 1443831077
9781443831079

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