![]() More Muslims live in South Asia than in the Middle East and North Africa combined. The majority of Muslims do not live in the Middle East.The Middle East has been referred to as ?the crossroads of the world? because it connects the three continents of Asia, Africa, and Europe.Widely spoken languages in the Middle East and North Africa include Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Berber, Kurdish, French, and English.A variety of countries make up the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), including Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.The project showcased student knowledge, but also showed how students used this knowledge to contribute to community-wide discussions about Middle Eastern students on campus. Below are some of the facts they compiled. The project received early coverage in the Idaho State Journal. To build awareness of Middle East history and culture, and to foster a more welcoming environment for ISU’s international students from the region, students in HIST 3354 Modern Middle East compiled a list of facts about the region, which was circulated around campus. ![]()
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