Middle East Map

Countries in the Middle East shown on this map include Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, Oman, and Yemen. Other definitions of the Middle East or the Greater Middle East include other countries, like Egypt and Turkey.
The concept of the Middle East region broadly refers to the countries situated in Western Asia and North Africa and in between. The Middle East is known for its hot and arid climate, and abundance of oil, which has contributed to the economic progress of the region and has made many of these countries very rich.

Tourism in the Middle East
As the cradle of the three major world religions, the Middle East has many ties to ancient history. While Mecca and Medina in Saudi Arabia, Jerusalem in Israel, and places in Jordan attract pilgrims from all over the world, modern cities like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Muscat, and Doha hold an atmosphere of sophistication for other tourists.

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Last Updated on: November 05, 2012

Country	Capital	Area	Population
Syria	Damascus	185,200 km²	20,820,311
Lebanon	Beirut	10,450 km²	4,259,405
Jordan	Amman	91880 km²	6,181,000
Israel	Jerusalem	20,770 km²	7,765,700
Iran	Tehran	1,648,000 km²	74,798,599
Iraq	Baghdad	438,300 km²	32,961,959
Kuwait	Kuwait City	17,820 km²	2,818,042
Saudi Arabia	Riyadh	2,150,000 km²	28,082,541
Bahrain	Manama	765.3 km2	1,323,535
Qatar	Doha	11,571 km2	1,870,041
United Arab Emirates	Abu Dhabi	83,600 km²	7,890,924
Oman	Muscat	309,500 km²	2,846,145
Yemen	Sana'a	528,000 km²	24,799,880