Southwest Asia (Middle East) Overview

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What is the climate of the Middle East (Southwest Asia)?

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Arid (desert)

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What are the main natural resources of Southwest Asia?

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Oil and Natural Gas

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What is the leading economic activity in Southwest Asia?

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Oil Production

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What does OPEC stand for?

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Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

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What is the main religion of Southwest Asia?

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Islam

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Which religions were birthed in Southwest Asia?

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Islam, Christianity, and Judaism (Abrahamic religions)

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What are the two largest groups of Muslims in Southwest Asia?

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Shia and Sunni

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What is monotheism?

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The belief in one god

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Who are Southwest Asians?

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People from the geographic region of Southwest Asia, including countries like Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and the Gulf states

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What is the largest building in the world and where is it located?

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Burj Khalifa Tower, located in the United Arab Emirates