| Adriatic Sea | |
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| Range | part of Mediterranean Sea |
| Coordinates | 43°N 15°E |
| Depth | 1,233 m (4,045 ft) |
| Map References | Europe |
| Coastline | 3,739.1 km (2,323.4 mi) |
| Countries and Territories | |
| Bordering Countries | Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Albania (bordering); Switzerland and France (drainage basins for inflow rivers |
Geography[]
The Adriatic Sea is a semi-closed, bordered in the southwest by the Italian Peninsula, in the northwest by the Italian regions of Veneto and Friuli-Venezia, and in the northeast by the Balkan Peninsular.
Climate[]
The Adriatic Sea and its surrounding experience the Mediterranean Climate. It is also characterized by warm to hot, dry summers and mild to cool, wet winters. The air temperature fluctuates by about (68 °F) during a season.
Gallery[]
Jelly fish at Adriatic Sea
Croatia. Dubrovnik.
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| Marine | Marine Habitats • Aquariums • Global Oceans • Ocean Weather
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| Vertebrate | Fishes • Mammals • Reptiles • Amphibians • Cartilaginous Fishes • Sharks
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| Invertebrate | Arthropod • Mollusca • Echinoderms • Cnidaria
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| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered • Endangered • Near Threatened • Vulnerable • Least Concern • Data Deficient • Not Evaluated |