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Why is the Middle East and North Africa known as the Crossroads of the World?
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Basically, because most of the earliest known civilizations came out of these areas, and (thus) because virtually everyone & everybody has traded through there since before written history...
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What Crossroads of the world refers to which three continents?
The Crossroads Of Three Continents is another name for the Middle East because it is seen to connect three continents...
Which route connected west Africa to the Islamic world?
The TRANS-SAHARA TRADE ROUTES connect North Africa, which is part of the Islamic World, to West Africa.
What enormous desert stretches across north Africa?
The largest desert in the world is not in Africa, it is in Antarctica. The Sahara is the largest desert in Africa, however.
What is the crossroads of the world in Central America?
There are no critic reviews yet for Central America and the West Indies - Panama: Crossroads of the World. But for moore info go on google:)
Which is the most urbanized country in North Africa?
Uganda and Zambia
What are 3 reasons why North Africa and the Middle East considered the crossroads of the world?
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How did trade link Europe Africa and Asia?
Trade
What area is called crossroads of the ancient world?
Fertile Crescent Because it in between Asia, Europe, and Africa
Why were the Bible lands called the crossroads of the ancient world?
The middle east is called "the crossroads of the ancient world" because of its central location at the intersection of the overland trade routes which connected the ancient civilizations of Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Where are the Arabs located?
Arabs are located in the Middle East and in Northern Africa
Is Tunisia part of the Middle East?
Yes. Tunisia is part of North Africa, specifically the Maghreb region.
Is Europe south of Africa?
Yes. Check any decent Mercator world map, and Africa is the big continent right in the middle, south of Europe.
Why is the Fertile Crescent nicknamed the crossroads of the world?
Because it is accessible to Asia, Europe, and Africa
How many people lived during war world II North Africa?
About 20% of the total Muslim population of the world is distributed between the Middle East and North Africa. Estimates for total Muslim population in North Africa exceed 300 million people.
What parts of the world practiced Islam during Medieval Times?
Spain, North Africa, West Africa, the Horn of Africa, the Middle East, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Indonesia.
Arabs are in what region of the world?
Arabs are originally from the Arabic peninsula. the Arabian countries now are in North of Africa in addition to a wide region in south west of Asia ( mostly known as the Middle East ).
What was the benefit of North Africa provided for allies during World War II?
The addition of North Africa prevented the Axis from gaining the suez canal and access to middle-eastern oil.
