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8 Cards in this Set
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reasons for global position of region
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-crossroads of 3 continents
-petroleum reserves |
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aridity, grassy plains
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-dry, climate lacks moisture
-no vegitation -grass plains and mountain ranges |
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Islamic fundamentalism
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-influences political instability
-social inequality -economic growth |
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Sunni Muslims ys. Shiite Muslims
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Sunni-majority, power through clergy
Shiite-minority, power through Mohammad's family |
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gender inequalities
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world's lowest female workforce
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OPEC, dependance on oil and gas
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-driven rapid industrial change
-organization of petroleum exporting countries |
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impact of conflicts in region
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have worked against plans for greater cooperation and trade
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Water Crisis
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-growing population
-growing demand -political tensions -lack of security -water scarcity |
