To many in western society this region of the world is referred to by its pre-World War I European designation: the Middle East. Save for the exception of Armenia, all of the nations in Western Asia have some water access: Turkey, Syria and Israel and Lebanon border the Mediterranean Sea; Saudi Arabia the Red Sea; Yemen and Oman the Arabian Sea; and the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iran and Iraq (via a narrow section) have open access to the Persian Gulf. Bahrain and Cyprus are island nations in the Persian Gulf and Mediterranean, respectively.
The political and economic importance of this region makes it one of the most heavily scrutinized sections of the world. The extraction of oil is the biggest economic benefit for nearly all of this zone’s countries, producing some of the world’s wealthiest nations per capita, most of which are the Persian Gulf states. Islam is the region’s major religion and also dominates the local Arabic politics of the region. Israel, its Judaism and its parliamentary democracy are the exception and have polarized Arab countries and monarchies since the country’s inception in the 1940s. The area has also attained infamy for being prone to violent outbreaks of war, among them the Six Day War of 1967, the Iraq-Iran war of the 1980s, the numerous outbreaks between Lebanon and Israel since World War II, Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait and the First Gulf War of 1990 and the current Iraq War fought by the United States & its allies. Scholars and most of the world’s religions also believe this to be the “cradle of humanity” and where the human race may have began. Important cities include Jerusalem, Damascus, Baghdad, Tehran, Tel Aviv, Beirut and Riyadh.
Climate and temperatures range from warm Mediterranean zones situated around the shores to hot, arid regions the further inland one goes.
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I'm about 20k over a million views! I have been so damn busy at work here in Kuwait I have not had the time to upload any photos, take any new photos or sit down and write a story. I didn't even realize I broke a million views until I checked the stats today. I'm averaging well over 2k views each day. I've never really understood this "EXPLORE" thing and have never had the desire to uplaod this creation.
I'm not sure how to take a million + views here. I am praying that somehow I will have the motivation and courage to continue to try and bring TRUTH and JUSTICE to the Marshall Islands in 2009. It really bothers me the things that I know go on there that most of the world does not. At least now some of you readers know. And who knows, perhaps my book will be popular and even more people will become aware of the TRUTH! The more informed a civilian population is the better the chance it has to bring about change!
I thank you all who come here to my stream and read! I appreciate all the FAVS and comments as well. If you have any ideas on how I can better get the TRUTH out there to the world PLEASE tell! :-) In numbers we all are strong and have a better chance at fighting back against corruption and greed!
Thank you all and God Bless!
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Extremely corrosive environment--metal items simply disappear within a few years
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Global warming and rising sea levels mean the entire country may be gone in fifty years--Dec 24 2008 sea surges at high tide washed over Majuro and forced hundreds of people to seek shelter when their homes were destroyed. The highest point above sea level is only about six feet.
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The cargo ship Pierre registered in the Marshall Islands length 225m, beam 32m.
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Mirca ~ Guesthouse Gumonca is a great place to visit at the just off-peak times. There is a small uncrowded beach and a restaurant that serves great fish.
PeruPlaya ChacrayMar Lima Huaral ~ The Eco Truly Park looks like a fantasy place because of its architecture, A place to meditate and to think, an unforgettable experience living for a weekend or more experiencing harmony.
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