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The Arabian Peninsula: Geography and History


Episode 704


This extensive source provides a comprehensive overview of the Arabian Peninsula, drawing from a Wikipedia article covering numerous facets of the region. The text systematically addresses its etymology, noting historical Roman and Greek terms like Arabia Petraea and Arabia Felix, alongside its geography, detailing the physical boundaries, constituent countries (like Saudi Arabia and the UAE), prominent deserts, and mountain ranges. Furthermore, the source examines the region's dynamic history, spanning from Prehistoric Arabia and the rise of Islam to the Middle Ages and key modern events such as the discovery of oil, the Gulf War, and recent conflicts like the Yemen civil war, underscoring the peninsula's critical geopolitical role.


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