In Exercises 18, write a positive or negative integer that describes each situation. Economics: A loss of $12,500.00
Chapter 7 North Africa/Southwest Asia Geographic Features Islam (and related culture)dominate Strong internal divisions within countries (ex: Lebanon and Iraq) Some nations without states (ex: Palestinians, Kurds, Berbers, people of Western Sahara) Some boundaries date from the colonial era = some current problems Name “Middle East” only ‘east’ from Europe “Arab World” what about Turkey, Iran “Muslim World” what about Israel Best name: North Africa/ Southwest Asia Dry World Major deserts… so most live near water Oil More than half of the world’s oil in Middle East th In early 20 century, Western countries bring $$$ and tech to local oil industry
