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Description: The Middle East is a historical and political region of Africa-Eurasia with no clear definition. The term "Middle East" ... more

Middle East ... was popularized around 1900 by the British, and has been criticized for its loose definition. The Middle East traditionally includes countries or regions in Southwest Asia and parts of North Africa. The corresponding adjective to Middle East is Middle-Eastern and the derived noun is Middle-Easterner. The history of the Middle East dates back to ancient times, and throughout its history the Middle East has been a major center of world affairs. The Middle East generally has an arid and hot climate, with several major rivers providing for irrigation to support agriculture in limited areas. Many countries located around the Persian Gulf have large quantities of crude oil. In modern times, the Middle East remains a strategically, economically, politically, culturally, and religiously sensitive region.

Newest Review: ... a good choice for breaking you in gently. It is European enough for first-timers to relax, while there is enough Middle Eastern flavour for the holiday to be labelled "exotic". Istanbul, although becoming touristy and plagued by many a tout, cannot fail to impress. The coastline is also beautiful, and attracts thousands of tourists each year during the warmer months. The standard ... more

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The Middle East (3607 words)
by - written on 08/08/02 (Very useful, 163 readings)
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When planning your next holiday, a trip to the Middle East probably doesn't spring to your mind immediately. Images of suicide bombers, terrorist attacks, sexual harrassment, a lack of alcohol and Saddam's grinning face tend to put many visitors off completely. The US and British governments' travel advice don't really encourage travel to many parts of the Middle East either. But this is a shame. A real shame. The Middle East does have its fair share of problems, I won't try to deny that, but can anyone name a region which is problem free? Yes, there are a lot of trouble spots where things could badly go wrong, but for every trouble spot ... Read the complete review