Middle East
14 entries in the World Atlas compendium.
United Arab EmiratesA federation of seven emirates at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula.IsraelA land of ancient prophets and modern innovation where history breathes in every stone.TurkeyLand bridging continents, cultures, and millennia.LebanonA country at the crossroads of the Mediterranean and the Arab world, with a rich Phoenician and Roman…OmanA sultanate on the southeastern Arabian Peninsula, known for its ancient heritage, modern renaissance, and…BahrainAn island kingdom in the Persian Gulf, bridging ancient trade routes and modern finance.YemenAn ancient cradle of civilization guarding the world's most critical maritime gateway.SyriaWhere ancient capitals endure amidst modern ruins, rooted in an unyielding cultural spirit.PalestineA country in the Southern Levant, encompassing the West Bank and Gaza Strip, with a proclaimed capital of…IranLand of ancient civilizations and modern resilience.KuwaitA small city-state with the world's sixth largest oil reserves and the most valuable currency.JordanA land of ancient wonders and enduring peace in a turbulent region.AlgeriaThe largest country in Africa, a crossroads of civilizations and a regional power in North Africa.CyprusIsland of copper, crossroads of civilizations.
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