Knowra West Asia West Asia West Asia is the western region of Asia, encompassing the Arabian Peninsula, the Levant, Anatolia, the Caucasus, and nearby areas. Its boundaries vary among geographic and political definitions.
Arabian Peninsula : A large peninsula in southwestern Asia, bounded by the Red Sea, Arabian Sea, and Persian Gulf. It forms the southern core of West Asia, including several major states.
Asia : The largest continent, extending from the eastern Mediterranean to the Pacific Ocean. West Asia is its westernmost region in conventional continental divisions.
Neolithic Revolution : The transition in several regions from foraging toward farming and settled communities. Early farming began in parts of West Asia, including the Fertile Crescent.
Turkey : A country spanning Anatolia and a smaller part of southeastern Europe, with coastlines on several seas. Its transcontinental position places it at West Asia’s European boundary.
Levant : A historical and geographic region on the eastern Mediterranean, commonly including Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, and Palestine. It is West Asia’s Mediterranean corridor, though its exact boundaries vary.
North Africa : The northern part of the African continent, bordering the Mediterranean Sea and Sahara. It borders West Asia across the Sinai and is often grouped with it geopolitically.
Fertile Crescent : A historically defined arc of fertile lands from Mesopotamia through the Levant. This region contains some of the earliest known farming communities and urban societies.
Iran : A country in southwestern Asia, bordered by the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, and Caspian Sea. It is a major state linking the region’s Gulf, plateau, and Caspian areas.
Anatolia : The peninsula forming most of modern Turkey, between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean. It anchors West Asia’s northwestern reach and connects the region to Europe.
Eastern Mediterranean : The eastern basin of the Mediterranean Sea and its surrounding coastal lands. Its shores connect the Levant and Anatolia with southeastern Europe and North Africa.
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