The Countries of the Mediterranean

The Mediterranean Sea has a special place in the history of mankind. This small sea was a great hub of communication, exploration, commerce and culture for the cultures living in the countries surrounding it. This sea saw the Roman Empire, the birth of Jesus, the great Greek philosophers and so much more. What do we know about the countries surrounding it today? Let's quiz ourselves and find out!
 
 
Which country doesn't have a land border with Italy?
Greece
Austria
Switzerland
Slovenia
 
 
How many people live in Israel, as of 2022?
9 million
5 million
13 million
3 million
 
 
Which river creates a border between Germany and France?
The Rhine
The Seine
The Rhone
The Danube
 
 
What is the name of Malta's second largest island?
Gozo
Valletta
Victoria
Pogo
 
 
What is the name of Cyprus's capital city?
Nicosia
Cyprus-City
Crete
Rhodes
 
 
What % of Turkey is of the Muslim faith?
99.8%
84.5%
56.2%
25.8%
 
 
Where did Lebanon get its name?
From mount Lebanon
From the word for "green trees" in Ancient Arabic
From Lebanon, the third descendant of the prophet Muhammad
From the Arabic word for "snow"
 
 
Which desert would we find in Morocco?
Sahara Desert
Gobi Desert
Arabian Desert
Kalahari Desert
 
 
What country would we find on the Iberian Peninsula?
Spain
Germany
Tunisia
Egypt
 
 
How much of Egypt is uninhabited?
95%
59%
82%
28%
 
 
What will we find on the Albanian flag?
A two-headed eagle
A lion and a cannon
A two-headed ox
A sword and a cross
 
 
Which country does not border Syria?
Israel
Lebanon
Iran
Iraq
 
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