Name Every Country in the Middle East

From the eastern Mediterranean to the Arabian Peninsula: 17 countries make up the Middle East as most geographers define it.

Frequently asked questions

Which countries does this quiz count as the Middle East?

The 17 most commonly listed: Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, the UAE, and Yemen.

Is Egypt in the Middle East or Africa?

Both — Egypt is geographically in North Africa, but it is culturally and politically counted as part of the Middle East, so it appears in this quiz.

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