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The Eastern Mediterranean, a region with a dry climate and valuable resources, sits in the middle of three continents.
The Eastern Mediterranean's physical features include the Bosporus, the Dead Sea, rivers, mountains, deserts, and plains.
The region's climate is mostly dry with little vegetation.
Important natural resources in the Eastern Mediterranean include valuable minerals and the availability of water.
Although Turkey has historically been more Asian than European, its leaders are seeking to develop closer economic ties to Europe.
Turkey's history includes invasion by the Romans, rule by the Ottomans, and a 20th-century democracy.
Turkey's people are mostly ethnic Turks, and its culture is a mixture of modern and traditional.
Today, Turkey is a democratic nation seeking economic opportunities and considering European Union membership.
Israel and Palestinian Territories are home to Jews and Arabs who continue to struggle over the region's land.
Israel's history includes the ancient Israelites and the creation of the State of Israel.
In Israel today, Jewish culture is a major part of daily life.
The Palestinian Territories are areas next to Israel - Gaza and the West Bank - controlled partly by Palestinian Arabs,
Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan are Arab nations coping with religious diversity.
Syria is an Arab country that has been ruled by a powerful family and recently torn by civil war.
Lebanon is recovering from civil war, and its people are divided by religion.
Jordan has few resources and is home to Bedouins and Palestinian refugees.
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