Mediterranean race

Mediterranean race is an old term used to describe people who lived around the Mediterranean Sea. It was first used in the 1800s and included people from Portugal, Spain, southern France, the western parts of Switzerland, and northern Italy. People who were part of this racial group had darker skin, dark eyes, and dark hair, and they spoke languages like Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. Today, scientists don't use the term "Mediterranean race" because it isn't very precise, but the people from the countries around the Mediterranean do share some physical features.