Mediterranean Sea point is in the Calypso Deep in the Ionian Sea. The sea is bordered on the north by Europe, the east by Asia, and in the south by Africa. It is located between latitudes 30° and 46° N and longitudes 6° W and 36° E. Its west-east length, from the Strait of Gibraltar to the Gulf of Iskenderun, on the southwestern coast of Turkey, is approximately 4,000 km (2,500 miles). The sea's average north-south length, from Croatia’s southern shore to Libya, is approximately 800 km (500 miles). The Mediterranean Sea, including the Sea of Marmara (connected by the Dardanelles to
Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia operational and logistical shore service support of Navy Region Southwest Asia (which included NSA Bahrain), along with Camp Lemonnier, in Djibouti, Africa, was realigned under the scope of Navy Region Europe. On April 21, 2009, Navy Region Europe officially changed its name to Commander Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia. As an Echelon III Commander, Commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia reports directly to the Commander, Naval Installations Command for the operation and readiness of the following subordinate commands/installations: Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia (EURAFSWA) is one of eleven current naval regions