What are the modern countries in the Middle East?

Answer 1

The countries which are typically considered the Middle East are; Egypt, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel/Palestinian territories, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Oman, Iraq, and Iran.

There is often confusion over countries such as Afghanistan and Pakistan, however, these countries are considered to be in Central Asia. Also, some North African countries (Sudan, Tunisia, Morocco, Libya, and Algeria) are sometimes called the Middle East because they are mostly Arab/Islamic, however only Egypt is considered to be in North Africa AND the Middle East.

Answers may vary because the Middle East is more of an idea than a specific geographic entity with some people considering all Arab or Islamic countries to be the Middle East.

Saudi Arabia is modern on the eastern side for the most part despite its bad human rights record. The United Arab Emirates is one of the most modern countries in the Arab world. Israel is very modern, as well as the northern-most parts of Egypt including Cairo. Lebanon is becoming very modernized indeed, especially in Beirut. Also, India is modernizing at a rapid rate.

Answer 2

Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Answer 3

Israel is the most modern country in Middle East