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Economic activities: Section 3 The Region Today
oil and gas production—key activity agriculture—mainly subsistence, some commercial nomadic herding traditional crafts limited manufacturing in most strong industrial base in Israel—high-tech, diamond-cutting, chemicals (most advanced) carpets—key Turkish industry
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Urban environments: Section 3 The Region Today ancient cities
Rapid growth old sections—twisting streets, bazaars, souks, mosques newer sections—modern buildings, wide avenues, traffic war damages in some cities— Beirut (war ridden)
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Important issues: Section 3 The Region Today oil wealth—how used
Islamic Fundamentalism power and authority—democracy versus control by a few role of Islam—maintenance of Islamic traditions and laws Israel issues in Gaza and West Bank
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