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The "Middle East" is a term used to describe a region (note: not a specific geographical location), and as such encompasses portions of the North African continent as well as Western Asia.
The term is used much in the same way as one would refer to the general geographical location of "Southern Africa", but not a specific country.
Currently the media makes use of the term "Middle East" in general references to countries surrounding the Arabian Gulf as well as those that border the eastern parts of the Mediterranean Sea - which is is not quite the full picture.
In a geographical sense the "Middle East" sits almost entirely on what is known as the Arabian Plate (plate tectonics). This plate sits between of the African Plate, the Indian Plate and the Eurasian Plate, although the region forms part of the Asian continent.
To better understand the origins and usage please refer to the related Wiki links below.
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What continent is tel Aviv?
The Middle East is considered part of Asia.
What continent is tel aviv in?
The Middle East is considered part of Asia.
Is israel part of African continent?
No, Israel is not part of the African continent. It is located in the Middle East, on the southeastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea.
Which continent is Yemen on?
AsiaYemen is on the continent of Asia, in the Middle East.Asia
What is Bahrain's continent?
Bahrain is located in the continent of south America!! Sorry, I have to disagree. It is located in the continent of Asia, and is in the region of the Middle East.
Is the Middle East in the continent of Africa?
Part of it is in Africa and part is in Asia, although the vast majority of it is in Asia.
What is the continent of ejypet?
I think you are referring to Egypt. It is located in the middle east, and is considered part of the continent of Africa.
Is Syria a continent or a state?
Syria is a country in the Middle East; technically it is part of Asia.
Is Asia part of the UAE?
No. Asia is a continent. The UAE is a country. The UAE which is the United Arab Emirates is within the continent of Asia - also a part of the Middle East.
What continent comes between India and Rome?
No continent comes between the two, instead, a region. The region is the Middle East and its a part of Asia.
What continent did hummus come from?
Hummus originates in the middle east, which is both a part of Asia and north Africa.
What is the continent NW of the Middle East?
Europa.
