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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”

Oman: Location and People Oman is officially known as the Sultanate of Oman — “Sultanate” reflects the traditional title used for its ruler and is part of the country’s official name. It lies in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula and blends traditional heritage with modern development. Muscat is its capital.  Located in West Asia,Continue reading “Pulses in Omani Cuisine”

Kuwait: Location and People Kuwait is a sovereign emirate in West Asia, located on the Persian Gulf between Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Its capital is Kuwait City. The country blends modern infrastructure with traditional Arab culture, and its economy is dominated by the oil industry. A Few Wonders of Kuwait 1. Kuwait Towers:  The KuwaitContinue reading “Pulses in Kuwaiti Cuisine”

Bahrain: Location and People Bahrain, officially the Kingdom of Bahrain, is an archipelago of 33 islands in the Persian Gulf, between Saudi Arabia and Qatar. It’s connected to Saudi Arabia via the King Fahd Causeway.  The capital of Bahrain is Manama. It was the first Gulf state to discover oil in 1932. A Few WondersContinue reading “Pulses in Bahrain cuisine”