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Israel: Location and People Israel is a country in the Southern Mediterranean Basin of West Asia, with Jerusalem as its capital. It’s bordered by Lebanon to the north, Syria to the northeast, Jordan and Palestine to the east, and Egypt to the southwest, with the Mediterranean Sea to the west. Its southern tip reaches theContinue reading “Pulses in Israelis Cuisine”

Cyprus: Location and People Cyprus is an Island nation in Eastern Mediterranean Sea, South of Turkey, west of Syria.  Its capital is Nicosia. The Island is famous for its ancient history, including connections to Cleopatra. A Few Wonders of Cyprus 1. Akrotiri Ancient City:  Akrotiri is a UNESCO World Heritage site, showcasing Bronze Age lifeContinue reading “Pulses in Cypriot Cuisine”

Mediterranean Basin: Location Welcome to dalonthetable, where we explore the deep roots of our favourite comfort foods. Today, we are traveling back in time to the eastern Mediterranean, a region where food is not just sustenance, but history on a plate. This land is home to a rich culinary heritage built around one of theContinue reading “Pulses in Mediterranean Basin Cuisine”

Iraq is a West Asian country with Baghdad as its capital. It’s sandwiched between Turkey to the north, Iran to the east, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to the south, and Jordan and Syria to the west. Iraq’s famously known as the “cradle of civilization” (Mesopotamia), and holds a rich history. A Few Wonders of IraqContinue reading “Pulses in Iraqi Cuisine”

Iran:  Location and People Iran, historically known as Persia, is a vast country in West Asia and home to one of the world’s oldest continuous civilizations. Iran borders Iraq to the west; Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Armenia to the northwest; the Caspian Sea to the north; Turkmenistan to the northeast; Afghanistan to the east; Pakistan toContinue reading “Pulses in Iranian Cuisine”

Central West Asia: Location Central West Asia, which includes Iran and Iraq, has a vibrant culinary tradition deeply rooted in its geographic location. This historic region is bordered by Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, the Caspian Sea, and Turkmenistan to the north, Afghanistan and Pakistan to the east, the Persian Gulf, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia to theContinue reading “Pulses in Central West Asia Cuisine”

Yemen: Location and people Yemen’s nestled at the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula in West Asia. Sanaa’s the capital. It’s got Saudi Arabia to the north, Oman to the east, the Gulf of Aden to the south, and the Red Sea to the west. Despite the rugged mountains, the landscape’s surprisingly fertile – aContinue reading “Pulses in Yemeni Cuisine”

U.A.E.: Location and People Situated in West Asia. Bordered by Saudi Arabia, Oman and coastal along the Persian Gulf and Oman Gulf.  Its capital is Abu Dhabi A Few Wonders of United Arab Emirates (U.A.E). 1. Burj Khalifa: The Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the world’s tallest building, standing at 828 meters. Its sleek designContinue reading “Pulses in U.A.E. (United Arab Emirates) Cuisine”

Saudi Arabia: Location and people Saudi Arabia is a country in West Asia. It is governed as an absolute monarchy. The two holy Islamic cities, Mecca and Medina, are located in Saudi Arabia. Its capital is Riyadh. Saudi Arabia is bordered by Jordan and Iraq to the north; Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United ArabContinue reading “Pulses in Saudi Arabian Cuisine”

Qatar: Location and People Qatar, officially the State of Qatar, is a sovereign Arab state on a peninsula that juts into the Persian Gulf to the east, west, and north. It shares its only land border with Saudi Arabia to the south. Its capital is Doha. The country is well known for its vast reservesContinue reading “Pulses in Qatari Cuisine”