Regions
Region | Description | Advantages | Disadvantages |
Northern Tier* | Located between Turkey and Iran | In the Anatolian Plateau in Turkey, there is a large population and fertile soil for farming | In the Iranian Plateau, it is very dry and has a small population |
Arabian Peninsula | Large plateau with multiple countries, the largest being Saudi Arabia | Fertile desert areas around oasis, lots of oil, and religious importance | In most areas it is desert, with almost no water. Has a small population. |
Fertile Crescent | Arc between the Mediterranean all the way to the Persian Gulf | Rich soil, lots of water, large population | Few natural defenses, river flooding is unpredictable. |
Nile River Valley | Located in North Africa, in Egypt | Large population and trade, deserts protect it from invaders and the flooding of the Nile was predictable | The Nile could still flood too much, leading to destruction of crops. |
Maghreb | Located in North Africa The small population is crowded near the coast, as there is better access to rain and fertile soil. | Important location for trade Connected to the Middle East because of religion(Islam) and culture | Mostly a dry area on the interior, with a small population.
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