According to Clothesbliss, Side is a popular seaside resort in the Turkish Mediterranean. It is located between the larger and no less favorite tourists Antalya…
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Beach Holidays in Turkey
According to The Nail Mythology, Turkey is a state in the southwestern part of Asia. Common borders in the east – with Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan,…
History of Ankara, Turkey
The oldest settlements in and around the city belong to the Hattian civilization, which flourished during the Bronze Age. Artifacts discovered in the city have shown…
Lebanese Republic 1944
Lebanese Republic covers an area of 10,170 sq. Km. In 1944 it counted 1,146,800 residents (114.6 per sq. Km.) And its capital is Beirut (234,000…
Jordan Country Overview
According to Countryaah, Jordan is a state in southwestern Asia, in the Near East; the territory borders to the North with Syria, to the NE with…
Qatar Geopolitics
According to Countryaah, Qatar is one of the most dynamic and innovative realities in the world. Fifty years ago it represented a small and semi-unknown…
Yemen Country Overview
According to Countryaah, Yemen is a state of Asia, at the southwestern end of the Arabian Peninsula. It borders on the N with Saudi Arabia…
Egypt: on the Edge of the Precipice?
Two years after the “Arab Spring”, it may look as if Egypt is now back at the start. The military is left in power, protesters…
Why are Norwegian Soldiers in Iraq?
In April 2015, the Norwegian government sent 120 soldiers to Iraq . There, they were to “help train Iraqi security forces.” Some of the soldiers…
Lebanon and Syria: Fear of Spillover Effect
When unrest or armed conflict breaks out in a country, there is always a danger of spreading, or spillover effect, to neighboring countries. The danger…
New War in the Middle East?
Will Benjamin Nethanyahu go down in history as the Israeli prime minister who allowed Iran to build an existential threat to the Jewish state? This…
Libya: Difficult Dilemmas
The wave of insurgency in the Middle East continues. In Tunisia and Egypt, major upheavals have taken place with relatively little use of violence. But…
The Revolutions in the Middle East
After two quick victories in Tunisia and Egypt, the “Arab Spring” entered a difficult period. The revolution in Bahrain was crushed by force, Libya experienced…
Libya: Road Choices are in Line
The Arab Spring is almost two years old, and it is still going on. Most striking is what is happening in Syria. In a situation…
Who are the Israelis?
Few states in the world are as widely covered in the international media as Israel. But in the big political drama, Israel is often portrayed…
Saudi Arabia Recent History
Founding of the state On the Arabian Peninsula existed in the first millennium. V. Independent empires. The political unification of the Arab tribes in the…
Oman Economy
Remained until the seventies of the century. XX practically on the edge of the modern world economy, Oman has experienced significant development through the exploitation…
Oman Politics and Law
Politics According to the first constitution, which came into force on November 6, 1996, Oman is an absolute monarchy (sultanate). The head of state, head…
Sightseeing in Dubai
Dubai is the most popular travel destination in the United Arab Emirates and magically attracts visitors with its great beaches, impressive buildings and numerous sights….