By Jered Benedick

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• By Jered Benedick

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Main Countries

• Egypt A country rich in both history and fertile
  soil (near the Nile, that is).
  
• Iraq and Iran The area known as Mesopotamia.
  Constant turmoil still plagues this area.
  
• Saudi Arabia By far the biggest country in the
  Middle East. That doesnt mean much, however,
  because it is also the least populated.

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Geography

• Most of the Middle East is very dry and hot. The
  most prominent deserts in the region are the
  Sahara and the Arabian Desert.
  
• Very little fresh water to be found. The main
  rivers in the Middle East are the Tigris,
  Euphrates, and the Nile River.
  
• Almost NO vegetation can be found in the region
  (excluding Turkey).
  

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People

• There are as many diverse cultures in the Middle
  East as there are countries.
  
• The main religions of the region are Islam,
  Judaism, and Christianity. Islam is the most
  prominent.
  
• The main language of the area is Arabic.

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• The main religion is Islam. The followers of
  Islam are called Muslims.
  
• Muslims temples of worship are called Mosques.

• Muslims believe in a god called Allah. They
  follow the teachings of their prophet, Muhammad.

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Egypt

• An old country with a history as rich as the
  Nile.
  
• Most famous for its monuments, including the
  Pyramids at Giza.
  
• Predominantly Islamic country.

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Mesopotamia (Iraq and Iran)

• This area is frequently in the news lately, due
  to the turmoil currently occurring in the area.
  
• These are also two of the Middle Easts oldest
  countries, although their names have changed over
  time. (IranPersia, IraqBabylon)
  
• Again, predominantly a Muslim region.

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Saudi Arabia

• The largest country in the Middle East, but also
  the least populated.
  
• Covered by the Arabian Desert.
• Makes up most of the Arabian Peninsula.
• Home to Mecca, the Islamic Holy City.

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