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Originally Posted by Cynthetiq
What far eastern nations are actually in the Middle East? The Asian continent encompasses the Middle Eastern countries...
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Even that map has some issues - it's divisions are more geographic than political or cultural. Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan are not Arabic countries, though they are included in the middle east. The inclusion of Pakistan in the middle east (with Arab and non-Arab countries that practice Islam) and India in the Southeast suggests a division based on cultural identity or religion. But by that logic, Malaysia might be considered a middle eastern country as well, which this map doesn't show. Not to mention any division that seriously places western Russia in the same category as Japan... Well, let's just say that this whole exercise is probably one in frustration.
By the way Cyn, how do I win $100 there? That sounds pretty good! (refers to map)