1.
The ~ is the sea between southern Europe and North Africa.
N-PROPER: the N
2.
The ~ refers to the southern part of Europe, which is next to the ~ Sea.
...one of the most dynamic and prosperous cities in the ~.
N-PROPER: the N
3.
Something that is ~ is characteristic of or belongs to the people or region around the ~ Sea.
...the classic ~ diet.
ADJ