The region in detail

The Middle East has 14 countries, at the crossroads of Asia, Africa and Europe: Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, the Gulf emirates (United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman), Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and Yemen. It is a strategic region rich in history, whose flags often feature green, red, white and black. Learn to place these states, tell the Gulf monarchies apart, and recognise their flags and capitals. The Middle East is also included in the Asia category for gameplay.