This fascinating region is known to be the cradle of civilization. The people who lived in the valley of the Tigris and Eufrates and in the Levant were the first to use the alphabet. The most popular tourist destinations in the region are Turkey with its palaces and mosques in Istanbul and its beaches on the Mediterranean and Agean coast and Israel with its good tourist infrastructure, the city of Jerusalem and the Dead Sea. Jordan, Syria and Lebanon are also worth a visit.

The countries situated on the Persian Gulf besides Dubai in the UAE are somewhat less visited. Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia have all benefited from the oil boom and their societies are still pretty conservative. Yemen is located at the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula. The country is extremely beautiful but travel can be challenging. Iran has started to open up and is rapidly becoming one of the most interesting destinations in the regions. City such as Isfahan, Tabriz and Shiraz are old and beautiful with distinct character and charm.

middle east countries

• Afghanistan
• Bahrain
• Iran
• Iraq
• Israel
• Jordan
• Kuwait
• Kyrgyzstan
• Lebanon
• Oman
• Pakistan
• Qatar
• Saudi Arabia
• Syria
• Tajikistan
• Turkey
• Turkmenistan
• U.A.E.
• Uzbekistan
• Yemen

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major attractions in Middle East

• Medina, Saudi Arabia
• Petra, Jordan
• Dead Sea, Israel
• Jumeirah Archaeological Site, UAE
• Temple Mount, Israel
• Tyre, Lebanon
• Dubai Creek, UAE
• Istanbul, Turkey
• Wailing Wall, Jerusalem
• Dubai, UAE
• Ancient City of Nineveh, Iraq
• Tirich Glacier, Pakistan

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