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Southwest Asia, subregion of Asia, bounded on the west by the Mediterranean Sea, the Sinai Peninsula, and the Red Sea and on the south and southeast by the Indian Ocean and the Persian Gulf. It comprises Mesopotamia and Arabia and is often, but not always, coterminous with the Middle East.
West Asia, also called Western Asia or Southwest Asia, is the westernmost region of Asia. As defined by most academics, UN bodies and other institutions, the subregion consists of Anatolia, the Arabian Peninsula, Iran, Mesopotamia, the Armenian highlands, the Levant, the island of Cyprus, the Sinai Peninsula and the South Caucasus.
21 de nov. de 2023 · Learn about the location, physical features, and countries of Southwest Asia, also known as the Middle East. Explore the human geography, culture, and history of this region with maps and examples.
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Learn about the five major regions of Asia: Central, East, South, Southeast, and Western Asia. Each region has its own geography, politics, and culture. South Asia includes India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and other countries.
- Amber Pariona
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Thus we are left with simply the descriptive geographic name: North Africa and Southwest Asia, sometimes abbreviated as NASWA. Whatever its name, this region is the hearth area for several of the world’s great ancient civilizations and modern religions.
Learn about the diverse landforms and natural resources of Southwest Asia, a region that connects Asia, Africa, and Europe. Explore the peninsulas, waterways, plains, mountains, and rivers that shape the geography and history of the area.
A less Eurocentric way to name this region of the world is Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA) because it uses the originating continent as its reference point. In this chapter we acknowledge the existence, struggles, and resistances of indigenous people in SWANA.
