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The total land area of the Middle East is 7.3 million sq km (2.8 million sq mi). Much of the region consists of flat plains or plateaus. Extensive desert areas stretch across the southern reaches, including the Libyan Desert and Arabian Desert in Egypt, the Rub‘ al Khali in southern Saudi Arabia, and the Syrian Desert at the junction of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Syria, and Iraq. Northern mountainous areas include the Taurus Mountains in Turkey, the Elburz Mountains and Zagros Mountains in Iran, and the mountains of northern Iraq. Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Israel contain the northernmost extension of the Great Rift Valley, a depression that extends from the Middle East to southeastern Africa. The Caspian Sea, the largest inland sea in the region and the only one of any economic significance, indents Iran’s northern border.
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The Middle East is the most militarized region in the world and most arms sales head there. A suppressed people that sees US influence as a major root cause of the current problems in the Middle East has led to a rise in Islamic militancy, acts of terrorism and anti-west sentiment, anti-US in particular. When looking at some of the actions of the US, it can often be seen why this is unfortunately so.
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"Inside the Middle East" focuses on the economic, social and cultural affairs of the Middle East. Hosted by Hala Gorani, the half-hour monthly program takes viewers on a voyage of discovery, traveling to some of the region's most fascinating places: desertscapes, forgotten cities, underwater adventures, ancient civilizations and bustling modern cities. From the Middle East's rich cultural heritage to the dynamic and contemporary developments taking place, "Inside the Middle East" showcases the beauty and complexity of this often misunderstood region.
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"India and the Middle East represent significant centers of future world economic expansion and tremendous prospective business development opportunities for Albemarle," said Huub Cuijpers, Albemarle managing director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. "We are pleased to establish a permanent presence in Dubai which will allow us to further enhance our level of service delivery and collaboration with our existing clients, and position the company for continued success in this important region."
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Franklin served as a producer of the "MacNeil/Lehrer News Hour," covering the White House, Congress, the Middle East and the Defense Department and was named "One of the Top 50 Film Producers in the US" by Millimeter Magazine. She is now President of SeaCastle Films, a Los Angeles-based motion picture and television company and is directing a film, "The Wing of the Falcon," based on her Gulf War novel of the same title. Shortly thereafter, Franklin will begin directing a new documentary series focusing on the Gulf region.
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"Middle East" is a modern term, and there is some disagreement about the exact region it describes. Generally... it refers to the area of southwest Asia and North Africa that is home to the most ancient of human civilizations. Egyptians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, and Romans all left their mark on region.
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