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The confluence of Old World’s three continents gave birth to the present day region of the Middle East. Middle East, a subcontinent with no clear boundaries is also the geographic origin of three of the largest religions of the world- Christianity, Islam and Judaism. This land of black gold invites you from far and away to come witness and experience the land of a thousand and one nights, of mystical genies, magical carpets and the Arabian nights. The call for prayer echoing from the thousands of mosques and minarets scattered throughout the land mesmerizing everyone who gets the opportunity to be a part of it. Teeming with cultural, historical and religious treasures the Middle East possesses a certain degree of magnetic charm which has the capability of drawing everyone towards it.
Situated at the juncture of Eurasia and Africa together with the Mediterranean Sea and the Indian Ocean is the region constituting to form the Middle east. All throughout history this region of Middle East has been the crux of almost all important world affairs thereby making it a sensitive region by all perspectives- politically, economically, strategically, religiously and culturally. The credit for the unification and formation of the Middle East goes to the Achaemenid empire which was later on followed by the Macedonian Empire. But the task of final unification of the Middle East as a distinct entity and providing it the ethnic identity was done by the Arab Caliphates.
The Birth of the modern Middle East began after the First World War which caused the fracturing of the Ottoman empire into small fragmented separate nations. The final departure of the European powers from this region paved way for the final transformation towards development for the Middle East. The regions significant oil stocks gave it huge economic importance and leverages way beyond any other region of the world.
The topography of Middle east ranges between arid and semi arid. Grasslands, deserts and mountains spread out in vast acres and depict the diversity of the landscape adorning this region. The country of Turkey has the distinction of acting as a bridge between the Middle East and Europe. This rare distinction is very much evident from the heavy European influence found all around the Turkish territory, ranging from food, architecture, culture or history there is that special European elegance found in its elaborate coastlines and the urban metropolis which is so naturally mixed with the native original Turkish charm. This happening metropolis environment quickly gives way to the land of hard, harsh and rugged treks through the deserts of Iraq and Turkmenistan which can be accessed on foot or by a camel.
Taking adventure to the next higher level are the regions of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan which provide you with the best landscapes in the form of mountains and slopes to experience the best hiking and skiing adventures in your lifetime. Shopaholics get to shop till they drop at the world famous Dubai Shopping Festival hosted by Dubai every year. The opportunity to shop for all the best brands in the world at one place that too at discounted prices is an opportunity worth grabbing with both hands.
The land of hot desert winds, camel rides, sand dunes, expensive derby races, wealthy sheiks, zipping Mercedes and Ferrari’s and gold souks; the land of intrigue and conspiracy; Welcome to the Middle East!
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