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Middle East

An area comprising the countries of southwest Asia and northeast Africa. In the 20th century, the region has been the continuing scene of political and economic turmoil.

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Why do many Middle East counties have -istan in their names?

Actually, there is no single country in the Middle East that has istan in its name. Most of the Central Asian countries end with istan such as Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. ^ That's what the question was asking. TurkmenISTAN, AfghanISTAN, UzbekISTAN, PakISTAN.

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Its a Turkish word that bounds them meaning 'where x people live'. Kürd-istan, Türkmen-istan etc.

What is the largest river in the Middle East?

It depends on how you count it.

If the Nile River, which flows through Egypt as well as numerous non-Middle Eastern countries is counted, that would be the longest river in the Middle East. If the question requires the longest river wholly in the Middle East, that would be the Euphrates River in Turkey, Syria, and Iraq.

What the oldest religion that began in the middle east?

The Oldest Religion Is Pantheism. This Means That People Prayed To Many Clay Statues and Statuettes. After, The Prophets Came And The Muslim, Cristian, And Jewish Religions Came And Dominated The Worlds Religious Population.

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What is the main export of Oman?

The nation of Oman is reliant on imports for just about everything. Oman does produce a lot of oil that it exports to many other nations.

What was the most valuable natural resource in the Middle East?

Water, all middle eastern countries, excpet lebanon, are water deficit countries.

Besides,platinum is currently the most expensive and rare resource throughout the world not just the middle east where its production is not much.

How long is the flight from London Gatwick to Sharm el Sheikh?

Around 5 hours- remember there is a time difference also of 2-3 hours depending on day light savings

Why have the major rivers of the Middle East become political issues?

Water is a very valuable resource in the Middle East and the rivers are the biggest source of fresh water in the region. Therefore, each country tries its hardest to acquire as much water from any particular river as it can.

Where did the name Middle East come from?

According to an article in Foreign Affairs (Davison, 1960) the term Middle East was popularized by an American naval officer named Alfred Thayer Mahan in 1902, but it might have been used by the British during their years of colonialism in the region. China and Japan for example were considered to be the Far East so the region between the Far East and The West then became the Near East or the Middle East. Although at times in history the Near East denoted the Balkans, it now generally means the Middle East plus Turkey and Iran. The terms Middle East and Near East are eurocentric because they describe a region in relation to Europe or The West. Despite this, the term is now accepted and even people in the Middle East call it that (Al-Sharq Al-Awasat means Middle East in Arabic). The issue of why the Middle East is called the Middle East is an interesting example how simple geographic names are emeshed in geopolitics and can shift in meaning over time.

For a more detailed history read: Roderic H. Davison, "Where is the Middle East?" Foreign Affairs, Vol. 38, p. 665 -675. July 1960

What waterway is used to transport oil out of the middle east?

The straights of Hormuz, a narrow passageway .between Iran and United Arab Emirates, where ships enter the Persian Gulf, and exit into the Arabian sea then the Indian ocean. Also the Suez canal , man made canal, between Egypt and Saudi Arabia brings alot of oil from the Mediterranean sea into the Red sea and into the Indian ocean.

What are some stereotypes that people have about the Middle East?

the middle east is another country's they just speak different language's and have a different cultural but some of the middle east con tries are very cool and very nice.

What are the two main branches of Islam in southwest Asia?

There are actually three branches of Islam that are dominant in at least one country in Southwest Asia. In order of popularity: Sunni Islam, Shiite Islam, Ibadi Islam.

What are the two most dominant physical features in the Middle East?

The dominate physical feature of the middle east is the Arabian Peninsula

What did the league of nations mandates do jn the middle east?

The League of Nations mandates in the Middle East established a framework for the administration of former Ottoman territories after World War I. Major powers, primarily Britain and France, were granted mandates to govern regions such as Palestine, Iraq, and Syria, ostensibly to prepare them for self-governance. This system often led to tensions and conflicts, as local populations resisted foreign control and the imposition of Western political structures, contributing to long-term instability in the region. The mandates laid the groundwork for many of the geopolitical issues that continue to affect the Middle East today.

Where do people live in Middle East?

In the Middle east, Most of the people in The Middle East live up in the North. Why? Because, They weather is the coolest of all places in that area and because the water supply is very high due to The Euphrates and Tigris Rivers that keep up with the people around it. In the North part of Middle East, has a high chance to be traded with other countries. So that's why people live where they do in the Middle East.

What does sheikh mean?

Sheikh, is rendered as Sheik, Cheikh, Shaikh, and other variants (Arabic: شيخ‎, shaykh; pl. شيوخ‎ shuyūkh), is a word or honorific term in the Arabic language that literally means "elder". It is commonly used to designate an elder of a tribe, a lord, a revered wise man, or an Islamic scholar. Although the title generally refers to a male person, there existed in history also a very small number of female sheikhs.

Which three major religions were originated in the Middle East?

The three major God religions that were born in the Middle East are:

  1. Judaism; per Torah God revelation to Moses
  2. Christianity; per Bible God revelation to Jesus
  3. Islam; per Quran God revelation to Muhammad

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A group from southwest Asia that invaded Egypt around 1750 BC and ruled for 200 years?

The government officials invaded and took over Egypt for 200 years because they were jealous of the power the pharaohs had. This also brought 200 years of confusion to Egypt.

Why are there sanctions against Iran?

Between 2006 and 2009 Sanctions were put on Iran.

It prevented many military exports to Iran and target investments in oil, gas and petrochemicals, exports of refined petroleum products. It also barred banks, insurance, financial transactions and shipping industries from doing business with the West.

Where is Israel located in the middle east?

Israel is in the western part of the Middle East, sometimes called the "Southern Levant". Israel borders clockwise from North: Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, the Gulf of Aqaba, Egypt, and the Mediterranean Sea.

What are the major mountains in the Middle East?

The Middle East is mostly devoid of mountains. There are some in Iran, such as the Zagros and Alborz Mountains and the Anatolian Highlands in Central Turkey could be seen as mountains. Otherwise, the Middle East is dotted with hills, but is mostly flat, either as lowland or as a plateau.

Is Egypt is an Middle East country?

Yes, Egypt is a country in Northern Africa.

What borders the middle east?

The Caspian Sea.

The Middle East is not only bordered by the Caspian Sea, but the Mediterranean, Black, Red, Aegean and Arabian seas, and the Sea of Marmara.