The map of the Middle East
The Middle East is a region located primarily in Western Asia and partly in North Africa. Its boundaries vary depending on the definition, but it generally includes the countries of the Arabian Peninsula, Turkey, Iran, the occupied land of Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Yemen. The region is characterized by a diverse mix of cultures, religions, and languages, with a rich history that dates back to ancient times. The geography of the Middle East includes deserts, mountains, plateaus, fertile river valleys, and extensive coastlines along the Mediterranean Sea, the Red Sea, and the Persian Gulf.
Countries and Languages of the Middle East
| Country | Language |
|---|---|
| Turkey | Turkish |
| Iran | Persian (Farsi) |
| Palestine | Arabic |
| Lebanon | Arabic |
| Jordan | Arabic |
| Syria | Arabic |
| Iraq | Arabic, Kurdish |
| Kuwait | Arabic |
| Bahrain | Arabic |
| Qatar | Arabic |
| United Arab Emirates | Arabic |
| Oman | Arabic |
| Yemen | Arabic |
| Saudi Arabia | Arabic |
| Egypt | Arabic |
| cyprus | Greek, Turkish |