The Mediterranean

2. Spain occupies most (85%) of the _____ peninsula.
4. Vegetables like tomatoes, ____, and green peppers are staple ingredients in these countries.
6. A region in Europe made up of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
11. omelette an omelette made with eggs, potatoes, onions, peppers, chorizo, and garlic that is fried in oil and often served cold.
12. The climate is very ____ and dry, with most rainfall occurring in winter.
13. A memorial dish that is boiled whole wheat kernels and decorated with pomegranate seeds, currants, powdered sugar, walnuts, parsley, and cinnamon.
14. An Italian holiday celebrated on November 2, where people visit cemeteries to pay respects to dead relatives and leave offerings.
15. The Mediterranean sea, ____ sea, Ionian Sea, Ligurian sea, and Tyrrhenian sea surround Italy.
17. _____ Day is a national holiday in Spain held on October 12, in commemoration of the historic day where Christopher Columbus landed in the New World.
20. a hot rice dish cooked in broth to a creamy consistency. The broth can be meat, fish, or vegetables. Many types are made with butter, wine, and onion.
21. a style of ice cream which is made with a base of milk, cream, and sugar, and flavored with fruit, nut purees, and other flavorings. It is lower in fat than other ice creams and has less air and flavorings, giving a distinguishable density and richness.

1. This type of protein that comes from the ocean are popular ingredients in the Mediterranean.
3. The cake eaten on this holiday is covered with almonds and walnuts, with a coin placed inside. It is believed that eating something sweet on this day will bring a sweet year.
5. The surrounding countries of this country are Albania, Bulgaria, Turkey, and Italy.
6. an eggplant or potato layered dish served hot or cold. It often includes ground meat. The top layer is made out of a milk-based sauce thickened with egg or flour.
7. The Italian name for Easter
8. In this country, flamenco dancing and bullfights are popular traditions. The most popular event is The Running of the Bulls.
9. a popular cold soup made of raw blended vegetables or fruits. In modern times, ingredients such as avocados, cucumbers, watermelon grapes, meat, and seafood can be added.
10. Almost all ____ are Roman Catholic.
16. Much of this country is mountainous, with the rugged Alps forming a semicircular barrier in the north.
18. A festival in Greece celebrated a few weeks before Lent Monday and is filled with dancing, music, and lots of food.
19. a greek hot dish made of meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie, traditionally with pork or chicken, and served in flat bread like pita, with tomato, onion, and tzatziki sauce.