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Revision as of 10:16, 18 November 2011

Earth Science 7-Global Regions Index

Middle East

The Middle East is a region of the world east of Africa yet west of China. The Middle East is technically not defined as a continent, it is a part of Asia.

List of Middle Eastern Countries

  • Afghanistan
  • Algeria
  • Bahrain
  • Egypt
  • India
  • Iran
  • Iraq
  • Israel
  • Jordan
  • Kuwait
  • Lebanon
  • Libya
  • Morocco
  • Oman
  • Pakistan
  • Qatar
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Somalia
  • Syria
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Tunisia
  • Turkey
  • Yemen

Latitude and Longitude Ranges

46N and 14N longitude. 78E and 27E latitude

Elevation Range

HIghest: 5610.148m above sea level (Mt. Damavand) Lowest: 396.24m below sea level (Dead Sea)

Bodies of Water

The Bodies of Water in the Middle East include:

  • Indian Ocean
  • Arabian Sea
  • Gulf of Aden
  • Caspian Sea
  • Persian Gulf
  • Gulf of Oman
  • Red Sea
  • Black Sea
  • Mediterranean Sea
  • Jordan River
  • Dead Sea
  • Euphrates River
  • Tigris River

Bordering Oceans

  • Indian Ocean
  • Topographic Features

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    • Zagros Mts
    • Elburz Mts
    • Caucasus Mts
    • Rub Al Khali Desert

    Oil and Gas Deposits

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    Historically, the Middle East has had many oil and gas deposits/

    Climate

    Historically, the Middle East has had an arid climate with mild winters. Climate is hot and dry. Winters are mild with some rain. Hot desert conditions induce a strong seasonal wind pattern in the region, known as the monsoon (Arabic for season).

    Koppen Climate Designation

    Map of World Climate

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    Climate Zones

    Armenia

    Map

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    Links/References

    [1] (Countries)(Oceans)
    [2] (Bodies of Water)
    [3] (Climate)
    [4] (Climate Map)

    References

    [5] (About the Köppen Climate Classification System)