1. By: Deyson Johnson

2.  History: inhabited by many nomadic tribes and have fought many wars against each other  Government: Divided into 13 regions Abdullah bin abides is president  Economy: oil makes up 90% of exports and they have import many food because of desert environment  Culture: The Five Pillars Of Islam

3.  History: Used to be ancient Persia  Government: Theocratic republic Ayatollah Ali Hoseini is President  Economy: 80% of exports is oil war and embargos prevent imports  Culture: They sell many of the ancient Persian rugs

4.  History: This is the holy land for Israelis. In the 18 th century was Palestine.  Government: Doesn’t have a written constitution  Economy: high standard of living and they have a high technology  Culture: They celebrate the Passover or exodus as a holiday

5.  History: Was ruled by the Hattie empire in 1200 BC  Government: Constitutional republic with a parliamentary military. Abdullah Gul is President  Economy: agriculture takes up most the economy  Culture: Music and Dances about their god Allah