This should go into the FAQ, shouldn't it? :)
1) You haven't seen our latest map yet. All you base your opinions on are probably Mundus Magnus map and outdated screenshots in previews. So wait until release with comments and propostitions :)

2) If we did have any extra province space, adding more of them to Greece or Mediterranean area would be the last of our priorities. There's plenty of cities there already, and there's plenty of other areas that would use more regional diversification, if only we could spare anything.