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The Middle East in a Nutshell!
The document provides an overview of Middle Eastern countries, detailing population sizes and GDP per capita, highlighting Qatar as the richest country in the region and the world. It lists key leaders and political structures in various countries, along with religious affiliations and alliances, particularly in relation to Saudi Arabia's stance against Iran and the Houthi rebels in Yemen. Additionally, the document mentions the Arab League's backing of Saudi Arabia and outlines the Islamic military alliance.
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The Middle East in a Nutshell!
- 1. The Middle Eastin a Nutshell
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- 3. Largest Countries byPopulation 1.) Egypt 2.) Iran 3.) Turkey 4.) Iraq 5.) Saudi Arabia
- 4. Smallest Countries byPopulation 1.) Cyprus 2.) Bahrain 3.) Qatar 4.) Kuwait 5.) Oman
- 5. M.E. Country Population Millions M.E.Country Population Millions Cyprus 1.15 Bahrain 1.36 Qatar 2.17 Kuwait 3.75 Oman 4.24 Lebanon 4.55 Jordan 6.61 Israel 8.22 UAE 9.09 Syria 22.16 Yemen 24.41 Saudi Arabia 30.89 Iraq 34.81 Turkey 75.93 Iran 78.14 Egypt 82.06
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- 7. 5 Riches MiddleEastern Countries 1.) Qatar 2.) Kuwait 3.) UAE 4.) Israel 5.) Bahrain
- 8. 5 Poorest MiddleEastern Countries 1.) Yemen 2.) Syria 3.) Egypt 4.) Iran 5.) Jordan
- 9. Country GDP percapita Country GDP per capita Qatar $97,518.61 Kuwait $48,926 UAE $44,204 Israel $37,031 Bahrain $24,868 Cyprus $27,194 Saudi Arabia $24,160 Oman $19,309 Turkey $10,529 Lebanon $10,057 Iraq $6,334 Jordan $5,422 Iran $5,315 Egypt $3,314 Syria $2,079 Yemen $1,473 Source: World Bank
- 10. Qatar isn’t justthe richest country in the Middle East, but it is the richest country in the world. It’s economy is backed by the world’s 3rd largest natural gas reserves & oil reserves in excess of 25 billion barrels.
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- 12. Qatar Emir: Tamim binHamad Al Thani Deputy Emir: Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani Prime Minister: Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani
- 13. Kuwait Emir: Sabah Ahmadal-Sabah Crown Prince: Nawaf Ahmad al-Sabah Prime Minister: Jaber Mubarak al-Sabah
- 14. UAEPresident: Khalifa binZayed Al Nahyan Prime Minister: Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
- 15. Israel President: Reuven Rivlin PrimeMinister: Benjamin Netanyahu
- 16. Crown Prince Salmanbin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Bahrain King: Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Prime Minister: Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa
- 17. Cyprus President: Nicos Anastasiades **only Middle Eastern country that is part of the E.U.
- 18. Turkish Republic of North Cyprus President: Mustafa Akıncı PrimeMinister: Ömer Kalyoncu ** N. Cyprus is only recognized by Turkey
- 19. Crown Prince: Mohammadbin Nayef Saudi Arabia King: Salman bin Abdulaziz Deputy Crown Prince: Mohammad bin Salman
- 20. OmanSultan: Qaboos binSaid al Said Deputy Prime Minister: Fahd bin Mahmoud al Said
- 21. Prime Minister: AhmetDavutoğlu Turkey President: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Speaker of the Parliament: İsmail Kahraman
- 22. Lebanon President & PrimeMinister: Tammam Salam Speaker of the Parliament: Nabih Berri
- 23. IraqPresident : FuadMasum Prime Minister: Haider al-Abadi
- 24. Jordan King: Abdullah II PrimeMinister: Abdullah Ensour
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- 26. Egypt President: Abdel Fattah el-Sisi PrimeMinister: Sherif Ismail
- 27. Syria President: Bashar al-Assad Prime Minister: WaelNader al-Halqi
- 28. Yemen President: Abd Rabbuh MansurHadi Prime Minister: Khaled Bahah President of the Revolution: Mohammed Ali al-Houthi
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- 30. Bahrain Sunni Rulers North Cyprus Syria Egypt SaudiArabia Sunni Countries in the Middle East Jordan Qatar- strict Salafi branch Turkey Kuwait UAE
- 31. Iran Iraq Bahrain (citizens) Shi’ite Countries inthe middle east
- 32. Israel 77% Jewish Cyprus Greek Orthodox Lebanon Sunni,Shia, Christian Oman Ibadi School of Islam Yemen Zaidi Islam Other Religious Affiliations
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- 35. The Islamic MilitaryAlliance includes the countries of: Egypt Jordan UAE Pakistan Bahrain Bangladesh Benin Chad Togo Tunisia Turkey Djibouti Senegal Sudan Sierra Leone Somalia Gabon Guinea The PNA Comoros Qatar Ivory Coast Kuwait Lebanon Libya Maldives Morocco Mauritania Niger Nigeria Yemen
- 36. Saudi Arabia isleading a coalition against shi’ite Houthi rebels in Yemen Sudan Bahrain Egypt Jordan Kuwait Qatar Morocco The UAE Operation Decisive Storm
- 37. For Current Events& End Time Prophecy visit: www.rebuildwasteplaces.com