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Southwest Asia: Political
A. Use the maps located in your textbook to locate the following countries, political
units, and physical features. Label them on the outline map provided.
Countries
Afghanistan
Iraq
Lebanon
Syria
Bahrain
Israel
Oman
Turkey
Cyprus
Jordan
Qatar
United Arab Emirates
Iran
Kuwait
Saudi Arabia
Yemen
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Bodies of Water
Cities
Arabian Sea
Abu Dhabi
Istanbul
Muscat
Black Sea
Amman
Jerusalem
Nicosia
Caspian Sea
Ankara
Kabul
Riyadh
Indian Ocean
Baghdad
Kuwait
Sanaa
Mediterranean Sea
Beirut
Manama
Tehran
Red Sea
Damascus
Mecca
Tel Aviv-Yafo
Persian Gulf
Doha
Medina
After labeling the map, use it to answer the following questions.
1. What is the largest country located on the Arabian Peninsula?
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How far is Jerusalem from Baghdad?
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What Turkish city is the only city in the world located on two continents?
4.
What Southwest Asian city contains the holy places of three major religions?
Name these religions. It is the capital of what modern country?
5.
What Southwest Asian country is located south of the Central Asian republics of
Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan? What is its capital?
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