Arab world facts for kids
The Arab world (called al-`alam al-`arabi in Arabic) is a group of countries where most people speak the Arabic language. These countries stretch across a huge area. They go from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Arabian Sea in the east. They also go from the Mediterranean Sea in the north down to the Horn of Africa and the Indian Ocean in the southeast. There are about 24 countries and territories in the Arab world. Over 325 million people live there. It covers a massive land area across two continents.
Big Cities in the Arab World
Many large and important cities are found in the Arab world. These cities are centers for culture, business, and history.
What are the Biggest Cities?
Cairo in Egypt is one of the largest cities in the Arab world. It has a population of over 16 million people. Cairo is a very old city, founded in 969 AD. Another major city is Baghdad in Iraq, which was founded even earlier in 762 AD. Riyadh in Saudi Arabia is also a huge city. It has a population of over 6 million people.
Other important cities include Khartoum in Sudan and Amman in Jordan. Alexandria in Egypt is famous for its ancient history. Dubai in the United Arab Emirates is a modern city known for its tall buildings. These cities show the rich history and modern growth of the Arab world.
Images for kids
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Salah Zulfikar and Faten Hamama in the premiere of Bain Al-Atlal ("Among the Ruins") in Cairo, 1959
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The Great Mosque of Kairouan (also called the Mosque of Uqba) was founded in 670 by the Arab general and conqueror Uqba ibn Nafi. The Great Mosque of Kairouan is located in the historic city of Kairouan in Tunisia.
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The Maghreb (Western Arab world)
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Abbasid caliphate (750 – 1258 CE)
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See also
In Spanish: Mundo árabe para niños
