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Middle East Map Quiz — Find All 17 Countries

The Middle East is one of the most geopolitically significant and frequently discussed regions in the world — yet many people struggle to locate its countries on a map. This free online Middle East geography quiz covers all 17 countries, from Turkey in the northwest to Yemen in the south, and from Egypt in the west to Iran in the east.

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Middle East Map Quiz: The Arabian Peninsula Countries

Six countries share the Arabian Peninsula: Saudi Arabia (center, largest), Yemen (south), Oman (southeast), UAE (east coast), Qatar (small peninsula on east coast), Bahrain (island in Persian Gulf), Kuwait (northwest corner at Iraq border). The Persian Gulf states — Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait — are the smallest and most frequently confused.

Levant Countries: Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria

The Levant region on the eastern Mediterranean coast contains Israel and Palestine (between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean), Lebanon (north of Israel), Jordan (east of Israel and the Dead Sea), and Syria (north of Jordan). This cluster is the most politically complex area in Middle East geography and appears on virtually every geography test covering the region.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which countries are in the Middle East? ▾
The 17 countries typically considered part of the Middle East are: Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Oman, Yemen, Egypt, and Cyprus. Some definitions also include Afghanistan, but it is more commonly classified as South/Central Asia.
What is the largest country in the Middle East? ▾
Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the Middle East by area (829,995 sq mi). Iran is the second largest. Saudi Arabia occupies most of the Arabian Peninsula and is home to Islam's two holiest sites: Mecca and Medina.
What is the difference between the UAE and Qatar on a map? ▾
Qatar is a small peninsula jutting north from the Arabian Peninsula into the Persian Gulf — it is completely surrounded by Saudi Arabia on land. The UAE (United Arab Emirates) is a federation of 7 emirates on the southeastern Arabian Peninsula, bordering Saudi Arabia and Oman. Qatar is much smaller and further north on the Gulf coast.
Where is Bahrain located? ▾
Bahrain is a small island nation in the Persian Gulf between Qatar and Saudi Arabia. It is connected to Saudi Arabia by the King Fahd Causeway. With an area of just 295 sq mi, Bahrain is the third smallest country in Asia and one of the most frequently missed in Middle East map quizzes.
Is Egypt part of the Middle East or Africa? ▾
Egypt is geographically in Africa (the Sinai Peninsula is technically in Asia), but it is culturally, politically, and historically deeply integrated with the Middle East region. Most geography curricula include Egypt in Middle East studies, and Egypt is a member of the Arab League. This quiz includes Egypt in the Middle East map.
How to study for the Middle East map quiz? ▾
Learn the Arabian Peninsula first: Saudi Arabia (the large central country), then the smaller Gulf states clockwise from Kuwait — Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, Oman. Then add Iraq (northwest of Saudi Arabia), Iran (east of Iraq), Jordan (northwest), Syria and Lebanon (Levant coast), Turkey (north), Israel/Palestine (Mediterranean coast), Yemen (southwest), and Egypt (west).