found another spot listed the Shi'ite as the primary diff. makes sense.
it is dominantly Shiite
predominantly Shi ite
the sahara is in Africa, part of North Africa and not the Asian realm
The East Asian realm primarily includes China, Japan, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, and Taiwan. This region is characterized by its diverse cultures, languages, and historical backgrounds. Additionally, the eastern coastal areas and islands of Russia can also be considered part of East Asia.
Mauryan
The Caucasus & Central Asian republics
The 12 Geographic Realms are: 1. Europe 2. Russia 3. North America 4. Middle America 5. South America 6. Subsaharan Africa 7. North Africa/Southwest Asia 8. South Asia 9. East Asia 10. Southeast Asia 11. Austral Realm 12. Pacific Realm
Examples of culture realms include the Western culture realm, which encompasses Europe and the Americas, the Islamic culture realm, which includes countries in the Middle East and North Africa, and the East Asian culture realm, covering countries like China, Japan, and South Korea. Each culture realm is characterized by shared cultural practices, beliefs, and traditions that distinguish it from other regions.
Because it is part of Denmark.
Pakistan, Sri Lanka, India, and Bangladesh
Mexico is located in the geographic realm of North America, although it is often included in regions with Central America to its south.
Saudi Arabia