Rich in culture, diversity and history that dates back millenia, The Middle East (Arabic: الشرق الأوسط, ISO 233: ash-Sharq al-Awsat) refers to the region spanning Arabia, Asia Minor, East Thrace, Egypt, Iran, the Levant, Mesopotamia, and the Socotra Archipelago. An area where many major religions have originated, and ancient civilizations once thrived, there is so much to discover and learn in The Middle East.
Essential facts:
22 countries
Largest country by area: Saudi Arabia
Largest country by population: Egypt
Most spoken language: Arabic
Did you know: At 420m below sea level, the Dead Sea is considered the lowest place on Earth.