The term 'PORT ON THE MEDITERRANEAN' can be broken down into two crossword solutions: ORAN (4 letters) and ALGIERS (7 letters). Oran is a port city located in the northwest of Algeria on the Mediterranean Sea. It is the second largest city in Algeria and is known for its French colonial architecture. ALGIERS is the capital and largest city of Algeria, located on the Mediterranean Sea. It is the political, economic, and cultural center of the country and is home to many historical sites.