This document contains information about various geographic features of Western Asia, including: - Mount Ararat in Turkey, the highest peak which is permanently snow-covered. - Mountainous regions in northern Iraq containing peaks over 3,000 meters high. - The Troodos Mountains in Cyprus, home to the island's highest peak Mount Olympus and ski slopes. - Lake Van in eastern Turkey, the largest lake which is salty and supports little animal life. - The Euphrates and Tigris Rivers which flow through Syria and Iraq, defining the region of Mesopotamia. - Coastlines and seas including the Mediterranean coast of Lebanon, Red Sea coast of Israel, and Cyprus coast with bays