Greater Middle East facts for kids

The Greater Middle East is a political term that describes a very large region of the world. It includes countries from the traditional Middle East, along with Iran and Turkey. Sometimes, it also includes countries like Pakistan and Afghanistan. Some parts of Central Asia and the lower Caucasus region, such as Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia, are also sometimes included. Even Cyprus and Greece can be part of this idea.

The traditional Middle East and the G8's Greater Middle East.

Some people use the term to talk about areas where most people are Muslim. However, this is not always how the term is used. The idea of the Greater Middle East helps us understand how different countries in this big area are connected.

Countries in the Greater Middle East

The countries and territories often included in the Greater Middle East are:

• Afghanistan
• Algeria
• Armenia
• Azerbaijan
• Djibouti
• Eritrea
• Georgia
• Kazakhstan
• Kyrgyzstan
• Libya
• Mauritania
• Morocco
• Pakistan
• Tajikistan
• Tunisia
• Turkmenistan
• Uzbekistan

See also

In Spanish: Gran Oriente Medio para niños