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West Asia

Imagine a giant puzzle piece of land where amazing stories and ancient wonders come to life!

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His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Ali Alhakim, Executive Secretary of The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for West Asia (ESCWA) and Mr Houlin Zhao, Secretary-General, ITU

His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Ali Alhakim, Executive Secretary of The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for West Asia (ESCWA) and Mr Houlin Zhao, Secretary-General, ITU

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Scythian Kingdom in West Asia
Corylaceae - Corylus Avellana 'Contorta' - Corkscrew Hazel - Europe & West Asia - Branches Closeup
West Asia non political
West Asia non political with water system
<div class='fn'> <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Gaza_envelope' class='extiw' title='w:en:Gaza envelope'><span title='region around the Gaza Strip'>Gaza envelope</span></a>, <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Israel' class='extiw' title='w:en:Israel'><span title='country in West Asia'>Israel</span></a>, 6 November 2025</div>
His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Ali Alhakim, Executive Secretary of The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for West Asia (ESCWA) and Mr Houlin Zhao, Secretary-General, ITU
Middle Bronze Age Cultures in West Asia
Political map of West Asia 1870
<div class='fn'> <a href='https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q124630596' class='extiw' title='d:Q124630596'><span title='garden in Ashdod'>Sculptures Garden</span></a>, <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Ashdod' class='extiw' title='w:en:Ashdod'><span title='city in Israel'>Ashdod</span></a>, <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Israel' class='extiw' title='w:en:Israel'><span title='country in West Asia'>Israel</span></a></div>
Political map of West Asia 1789
<div class='fn'> <a href='https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q135750297' class='extiw' title='d:Q135750297'><span title='memorial in Jerusalem, erected in 2025'>Holodomor memorial, Wohl Rose Park</span></a>, <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Jerusalem' class='extiw' title='w:en:Jerusalem'><span title='city in the Middle East, holy to the three Abrahamic religions'>Jerusalem</span></a>, <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Israel' class='extiw' title='w:en:Israel'><span title='country in West Asia'>Israel</span></a>, 31 July 2025</div>

Key Facts

Location
Westernmost region of Asia.
Area
About 6 million square kilometers (almost 2.3 million square miles).
Population
Around 313 million people.
Languages
Many languages are spoken, including Arabic, Persian, and Turkish.
Fun Fact
West Asia is surrounded by twelve different seas!

Where is This Amazing Place?

West Asia is like a big, important corner of the continent of Asia. It's surrounded by lots of water, like a giant bathtub with many different seas! Think of it as the westernmost part of Asia, where Africa and Europe are close neighbors. It’s a place where deserts meet mountains and big blue seas sparkle under the sun. It’s a very special spot on our planet!

A Land of Many Faces!

This region has all sorts of landscapes! You'll find super tall mountains that touch the clouds, vast deserts where camels roam, and fertile lands where yummy fruits and vegetables grow. The weather can be very hot and dry in some places, while other areas get more rain. It’s like having a whole bunch of different playgrounds all in one big area!

Stories from Long, Long Ago!

West Asia is super old! People have lived here for thousands and thousands of years, building amazing cities and creating incredible inventions. It’s a place where some of the very first stories of humanity were written down. Imagine walking where ancient kings and queens once ruled, and where history was made every single day!

Who Lives Here and What Do They Do?

Millions of people call West Asia home! They speak many different languages and have unique traditions that make this place so colorful. People here work in all sorts of jobs, like growing food, building things, and trading goods. It’s a busy and vibrant part of the world with lots of different cultures living together.

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