Geography Revision - Middle East and Regional Terminology

Flashcards covering geography notes on the UAE, regional designations (Near East, Far East, Middle East), key historical figures, and definitions of continent and region.

UAE

A country made up of 7 parts, with Abu Dhabi as its capital and Dubai as one of its most famous cities.

Middle East (Country Count)

A region that consists of 17 countries.

Near East

The area closest to Europe; in the 19th century, it referred to the Ottoman Empire and Balkans (including present-day Turkey, Syria, Egypt, Palestine, Sudan, and Israel).

Far East

The part of Asia furthest away from Europe, which historically included Korea, Japan, China, and Southeast Asia; today its usage is outdated and East Asia is commonly used instead.

Middle East

A term appearing in the 1850s that became popular in 1902 to describe the area around the Persian Gulf and from North Africa to South Asia (including Egypt, Iraq, and Turkey), replacing the term Near East.

Alfred Thayer Mahan

A US naval strategist who used the term 'Middle East' in 1902.

Continent

A large landmass, such as Asia, Africa, or Europe.

Region

An area grouped together because it shares culture, religion, geography, and history.