Regions, Borders & Chokepoints
How Many Countries Are in the Middle East?
Seventeen countries are commonly included in a broad, practical definition of the Middle East. That count covers 16 United Nations member states plus the…
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Resources & Economy
Bandar Abbas: Iran’s Main Port
Bandar Abbas is Iran’s main port on the Strait of Hormuz because it is the country’s premier maritime gateway and the mainland city most…
Countries
Iran Country Profile
This profile covers the modern state of Iran (the Islamic Republic of Iran) in West Asia. “Persia” is a historical and cultural label that…
Capital Cities
Jerusalem: Capital of Israel
Jerusalem is Israel’s capital under Israeli law and the city where its main national institutions sit. Israel administers the entire municipality, but sovereignty over…