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Most countries in the Middle East are poor or have a strongly stratified structure where the vast majority of the wealth is concentrated in the upper class (1-2%).
The latter group of Middle Eastern States acquired their wealth from petroleum exports.
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Why do many oil rich nations of the Middle East have to import fresh water?
They are desert countries, so while they have sufficient petroleum to pay for fresh water, they do not have direct access to fresh water.
How do the Middle Eastern countries have so much oil reserves?
because they are naturally rich in oil, and they understand how precious oil is and will be.
How did many of the middle east countries grow rich during the twentieth century?
the middle east became rich because of oil
How does oil production benefit the countries of the middle east?
The production of oil has made these countries very rich and now there are many jobs for both the people of the middle east countries as well as people from abroad. It has also given these countries incredibly strong diplomatic pull in the international arena.
Is there oil in deserts?
Yes, there is oil in deserts. Many of the Middle East countries are deserts and rich in petroleum.
What countries are poor in oil?
Every country that is not rich in oil, is poor in oil! I would say all countries except the middle eastern countries, Ukraine and USA Any country which is a net importer of oil could be said to be poor in oil
Is Africa a rich or poor country?
Africa is not a country. Africa is a continent. There are many countries in Africa. Most of the countries in Africa are poor by Western standards.
How is the standard of living different in the Middle Eastern countries compared that have oil compared to the countries that don't?
The general population in oil-rich and oil-poor Arab countries is relatively the same. The difference is felt by those at the top. Those in oil-rich Arab countries can afford to vacation in Western countries, import luxury brands, and build modern hotels and apartments that are too expensive for locals (and are often purchased by foreigners as summer houses).
Oil-rich middle-eastern nation that became an early focal point of Societ American conflict?
Iran
Why do western Europeans generally have a higher standard of living than eastern Europeans?
Haha. I saw this in my homework. Well it is simple. The west is more rich because the countries in eastern Europe used to be communist, and the leaders of the eastern European countries still have communist.
What country has the most industrailized economy is Eastern Europe?
There are many rich and industrialized countries in Europe. Among the top is Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and Italy.
Is Sweden rich?
One of the richest in the world. It has a surplus of trade and lends money to other countries such as the US and the eastern European block. Also it has one of the highest standards of living in the world in most measurements.
