Topic Introduction
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Southwestern Asia And Northern Africa
The history of the Middle East dates back to ancient times, and throughout its history the Middle East has been a major centre of world affairs. The Middle East is also the historical origin of three of the world’s major religions - Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The Middle East generally has an arid and hot climate, with several major rivers providing for irrigation to support agriculture in limited areas.
Countries in this Region:
Turkey
Bahrain
Kuwait
Oman
Qatar
Saudi-Arabia
UAE
Yemen
Gaza-Strip
Iraq
Israel
Jordan
Lebanon
Syria
West-Bank
Cyprus
Egypt
Iran
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