Capitals of Middle East Countries
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The Middle East is a region located at the crossroads of Asia, Africa, and Europe. The boundaries of the middle-east are not precisely defined but it includes Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Egypt, and several others. It also encompasses regions like the Arabian Peninsula and the Levant.
The Middle East is often referred to as the "Cradle of Civilization" because it is home to some of the world's earliest human civilizations, including the Mesopotamian and ancient Egyptian civilizations. It is also the birthplace of major religions like Islam, Christianity, and Judaism, making it a center of religious and cultural heritage.
The Middle East holds the world's largest proven oil reserves. Countries like Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, and the UAE are significant producers and exporters of oil, influencing global energy markets.
Capitals of Middle East Countries
| # | Country | Capital | Continent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bahrain | Manama | Asia |
| 2. | Cyprus | Nicosia | Asia |
| 3. | Egypt | Cairo | Africa |
| 4. | Iran | Teheran | Asia |
| 5. | Iraq | Baghdad | Asia |
| 6. | Israel | Jerusalem | Asia |
| 7. | Jordan | Amman | Asia |
| 8. | Kuwait | Kuwait City | Asia |
| 9. | Lebanon | Beirut | Asia |
| 10. | Oman | Muscat | Asia |
| 11. | Qatar | Doha | Asia |
| 12. | Saudi Arabia | Riyadh | Asia |
| 13. | Syria | Damascus | Asia |
| 14. | Turkey | Ankara | Asia/Europe |
| 15. | United Arab Emirates | Abu Dhabi | Asia |
| 16. | Yemen | Sana’a | Asia |
Trivia about Capital Cities of the Middle East
- Cairo, the capital of Egypt, is the most populated capital city in the middle east.
- The hottest city (with the highest annual mean temperature) is Kuwait City.
- The capital city closest to the Tropic of Cancer is Muscat, capital of Oman.
- The capital city farthest from the Tropic of Cancer is Ankara, capital of Turkey.
- Damascus, capital of Syria is widely considered the oldest city in the world.
- The southernmost capital city in the middle east is Sana'a, capital of Yemen.
- The northernmost capital city in the middle east is Ankara, capital of Turkey.
Arab Countries: Primarily the countries which have Arabic as their official language are known as Arab countries. Most of the Arab nations are in the middle-east but some are in the northern part of Africa. These are Algeria, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Somalia, Sudan and Tunisia.
Official Languages of Middle East Countries
| # | Country | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bahrain | Arabic |
| 2. | Cyprus | Greek & Turkish |
| 3. | Egypt | Arabic |
| 4. | Iran | Persian |
| 5. | Iraq | Arabic & Kurdish |
| 6. | Israel | Hebrew |
| 7. | Jordan | Arabic |
| 8. | Kuwait | Arabic |
| 9. | Lebanon | Arabic |
| 10. | Oman | Arabic |
| 11. | Qatar | Arabic |
| 12. | Saudi Arabia | Arabic |
| 13. | Syria | Arabic |
| 14. | Turkey | Turkish |
| 15. | United Arab Emirates | Arabic |
| 16. | Yemen | Arabic |
Flags of Countries of Middle East
Currencies of Middle East Countries
| # | Country | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bahrain | Bahraini Dinar (BHD) |
| 2. | Cyprus | Euro (EUR) |
| 3. | Egypt | Egyptian Pound ((EGP) |
| 4. | Iran | Iranian Rial (IRR) |
| 5. | Iraq | Iraqi Dinar (IQD) |
| 6. | Israel | Israeli Shekel (ILS) |
| 7. | Jordan | Jordanian Dinar (JOD) |
| 8. | Kuwait | Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) |
| 9. | Lebanon | Lebanese Pound (LBP) |
| 10. | Oman | Omani Rial (OMR) |
| 11. | Qatar | Qatari Rial (QAR) |
| 12. | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Rial (SAR) |
| 13. | Syria | Syrian Pound (SYP) |
| 14. | Turkey | Turkish Lira (TRY) |
| 15. | United Arab Emirates | UAE Dirham (AED) |
| 16. | Yemen | Yemeni Rial (YER) |
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| 1. Iraq | ||
| 2. Lebanon | ||
| 3. Syria | ||
| 4. Jordan | ||
| 5. Cyprus | ||
| 6. Oman | ||
| 7. Yemen | ||
| 8. Saudi Arabia | ||
| 9. Qatar | ||
| 10. Bahrain |
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