Cities and Transport in the Mediterranean Region: Editor’s Introductory Note

The Mediterranean region consists of 20 countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea with two of them being islands. It is a region with many and distinct differences, not only in terms of national population size but, also in terms of national population densities, demographic growth rates, systems of administration, economic management and development. The region can rightly claim the title of being “the cradle of civilization” a propos its great ancient civilizations from which most modern scientific and ethical values have developed. It is also a great tourist destination in the world and a major transport corridor of global significance.