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Algebra has been around for centuries. It appears to have originated in the middle east, in Mesopotamia. The word “algebra” comes from Arabic and means completion or restoration.

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Yes, Algebra is math, but hey - don't look so glum! It's much more fun than you think. Why, just consider this - What did the Algebra 1 textbook say to the Algebra 2 text? It said ( snicker, snicker), "Don't bother me! I've got problems enough of my own!"

Or, how about this one: What type of upper support garment does a mermaid wear? She wears an algae-bra! Get it? ( Snort, snort, tee-hee.) Okay, okay. Just hang in there. You're going to be surprised.

Algebra truly is fun, especially if you approach it with a receptive mindset. Most people just need the right introduction to algebra. Here's the thing to remember ... if you like Sudoku, you're going to love Algebra. Just keep an open mind - you owe yourself that much!

So, just what is algebra, other than a required school subject? What makes it special? Where did it come from and why is it important? Of course the classic, and most often asked question about algebra is this: "What am I ever going to use algebra for in real life?" (Be on the lookout for the answer, because you might just be surprised!)
A Quick History
In rudimentary form, algebra has been around for centuries. It appears to have originated in the middle east, in Mesopotamia. The word "algebra" comes from Arabic and means completion or restoration. The first known algebra book was written around 820 AD in Bagdad by a Persian mathematician by the name of Muḥammad ibn Mūsā al-Khwārizmī. Its title? The Compendious Book on Calculation by Completion and Balancing. It introduced a system of abstract techniques and representational language that is still used today to solve algebraic equations.
You Can't Always See Algebra, but It's There
The beauty and simplicity of algebra come from its use of abstracts. Algebra employs a lot of abstracts. Abstracts distill the idea of something which exists in reality. An abstraction can refer to something tangible, such as cars, boxes, or pounds of rice, as well as to intangible concepts, such as thoughts or emotions. They exist, but aren't readily packaged, counted or weighed like items that are tangible. Beginning in Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 and continuing into advanced calculations, mathematical abstracts distill tangible concepts.

Once Upon a Time in a Kingdom Far, Far Away

Most Algebra 1 books begin by explaining the rules of algebra. Algebra, like the fictional kingdoms that abound in many sci-fi and fantasy book series popular today, has a unique set of rules by which it operates. Anyone wishing to interact within the walls of the Kingdom of Algebra must learn and abide by the kingdom's rules, vocabulary and governing principles if they are to succeed in their quests.

Algebra dances with numbers. It systematically studies the way they relate to one another. It categorizes and manipulates them, and uses them and variables such as x and y to represent unknown values. It uses formulas to create equations that are employed to solve problems. To understand and employ algebra correctly, it is necessary to become well-versed in its secret language of symbols, definitions, formulas and vocabulary. In the land of language, words that relate to one another in meaningful ways create sentences. In the Kingdom of Algebra, numbers and variables provide the relationship parameters that create equations.
Math: Collect the Whole Set
Mathematics defines various sets of numbers for different purposes, and it is a wise student indeed who takes the time to memorize their differences. Examples of these sets of numbers include real numbers, natural numbers, whole numbers, integers, rational numbers and irrational numbers. Algebra works exclusively with the set of real numbers. Algebra also uses a specific set of symbols to denote various functions and concepts. For example, an algebraic expression might have one or more algebraic terms that include constants, coefficients, variables, and symbols of operation. Below is one such algebraic expression:

There is no equal symbol on an expression such as this because it is a simple phrase, and not an equation. The terms in the above algebraic expression are , 3y, 8xy, and 2. Algebraic constants are numbers that stand alone. They are so named because their value doesn't change. Variables, expressed as letters, represent unknown numbers. Coefficients are numbers in terms that contain a variable. Anytime there is a variable by itself, its understood coefficient is 1.
Get Smart Now
The average Algebra curriculum works to help students acquire an understanding of equations and to develop their facility to work with linear and quadratic equations as well as exponents and their functions. By learning about the elements of algebra as they also learn to solve and analyze equations and use quadratic and exponential functions, a student fine-tunes his ability to critically analyze, generalize and selectively apply algebraic concepts correctly.

The typical Algebra I course is structured to develop a student's ability to reason algebraically, which is to say, mathematically and abstractly, and particularly as it relates to the real number system. The goal is for students to become fluent using variables to represent abstracts even as they improve their ability to formulate and solve problems in algebraic terms. For the most part, Algebra 1 textbooks give way to algebra 2 books, although there are some curricula that choose to wedge geometry between the years of algebra. Other curricula incorporate geometry directly into the algebra texts themselves, and still others follow Algebra I and Algebra II with a course in Geometry.

Algebra II extends students' understanding of and ability to use functions. Likewise, it explores the relationship between exponential functions, their inverses, and studies trigonometric functions as they apply to the set of real numbers, their graphs, properties, and the like. The primary categories of interest in Algebra II are the constructs of functions, modeling, numbers as they relate to quantity, statistics, and probability. In Algebra I, students explored the structure of polynomials. In Algebra II, they solve polynomial equations with complex numbers.. They learn to extend the system of polynomial functions to the field of rational functions. Algebra II students become comfortable with a variety of means of data collection and deepen their understanding of the impact of randomness and design.
You Use It More Than You Realize
The Algebra I student might ask if he will ever apply what he learns in his course. The Algebra II student knows he will apply what he has learned. The average person uses learned algebra freely in the course of daily life whether they realize it, or not. Many students will use their algebra studies as stepping stones to higher math and more advanced learning and potentially careers that require an in-depth understanding of even higher level math, as is the case in many scientific and technological fields. All students should study algebra, however, as its understanding is considered a part of general education and furthermore, becomes a tool one uses to make endless numbers of necessary calculations that arise in the course of everyday life. The person who declares, "I've never used the algebra I learned in school," likely does, and simply fails to realize it.

For example, if you've ever applied for and received a loan, you no doubt had to pay interest on the money you borrowed. Algebra was inherent in the formulas you employed to calculate the amount of that interest. The calculations that are required to determine whether one particular interest rate at a given number of years vs. a variable rate which might (or might not) change at set intervals can be surprisingly complex. Failure to calculate the least expensive method of financing is to fail to handle money responsibly.

The same principles apply when one has money to invest, and is attempting to determine whether one method or another is the safest and which one is most likely to earn the greatest amount of interest. Algebra is inherent in calculating the best rate of return no matter if one is managing a passbook savings account or an entire investment portfolio. Algebra is your friend whether attempting to determine the best car for the money or the best age to retire. It is a tool you will come to value.

The advent of YouTube has single-handedly unleashed an army of industrious DIY homeowners who, armed with the knowledge they've gained from watching tutorial videos, are now prepared to tile their basements, paint their walls, replace their roofs, refinish their furniture, and landscape their yards. YouTube videos frequently fail to include the instructions needed to calculate materials. How many cases of tile should you purchase? How many gallons of mortar? How much paint do you need? How much grass seed? How many plants are required to provide that desired curb appeal for the front of your home? Hopefully, you studied your algebra assignments when you had the chance, for when you run these calculations, you'll need those skills. Check it out! There goes your algebra to work, saving you money!

Time passes so quickly. Before you know it, you're on the PTA, planning the school's annual fall carnival, or you're in charge of Wednesday night suppers at church, or it's your home where your extended family gathers each Thanksgiving. Instead of cooking for just your two, you suddenly have dozens if not hundreds of more mouths to feed! Trusty algebra is your friend when it comes to altering those recipes. You might do this as a labor of love, but in most restaurants, the chef does the same as a part of his job. He, too, is grateful for his algebra lessons!

When it comes time to go on vacation, and you're weighing the pros and cons of a walking tour across England, or across a Greek Isle, it will be algebra that comes to your aid as you calculate mileage, airfare and currency conversions. You'll use algebra every time you calculate the value of anything unknown. In other words, when a question starts with, "I wonder how much it will cost to ...." algebra shows up to work. The same is true when you're trying to determine how much of something is left, which of two or three alternatives is the best offer, or even the time you should plan to leave from one particular location to reach another on time.

The doctor, the pharmacist, the personal trainer and the housewife all use algebra. So does the woman trying to determine how many skeins of yarn to purchase to make a baby afghan, the seamstress buying material for curtains, and the flooring salesman trying to help a young woman make a cost comparison between hardwoods and carpet. Practically everybody who walks into a big box building store needs two things: a tape measure and some rudimentary knowledge of algebra.

It isn't just the NASA space scientist who needs algebra, or the electrician, the plumber, or the warehouse manager ... although they all indeed do call algebra their friend. It is also the woman who hopes to lose weight on the cucumber diet that makes algebraic calculations. It is the mom trying to weigh the purchase of Christmas presents for her children against the cost of summer camp tuition.

Algebra is inherent in functions involving time, distance, weight, amounts, money, temperature, age, weather, and price per unit. Whether you are trying to determine gas mileage, batting average, the least expensive grocery store from which to buy produce, the number of calories you can afford to eat without blowing your diet, or how much worm medicine per pound to give your dog, you'll draw upon your knowledge of algebra.

The truth? It's everywhere, it's everywhere! Algebra is everywhere in everyone's' everyday lives. We use it far more often than we realize and in ways we don't even recognize. We might not think we use the algebra we learned in school, but we truly do, day in and day out, throughout our lives. Every time we turn around we're bumping into it. So - here's the real question.

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An Introduction to Algebra | Math ∞ Blog

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Yes, Algebra is math, but hey - don't look so glum! It's much more fun than you think. Why, just consider this - What did the Algebra 1 textbook say to the Algebra 2 text? It said (snicker, snicker), "Don't bother me! I've got problems enough of my own!"

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This is a website that talks about the history of math in the middle east.

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Origins

In Hellenistic times and in late antiquity, scientific learning in the eastern part of the Roman world was spread over a variety of centres, and Justinian's closing of the pagan academies in Athens in 529 gave further impetus to this diffusion. An additional factor was the translation and study of Greek scientific and philosophical texts sponsored both by monastic centres of the various Christian churches in the Levant, Egypt, and Mesopotamia and by enlightened rulers of the Sāsānian dynasty in places like the medical school at Gondeshapur.

Also important were developments in India in the first few centuries ad. Although the decimal system for whole numbers was apparently not known to the Indian astronomer Aryabhata (born 476), it was used by his pupil Bhaskara I in 620, and by 670 the system had reached northern Mesopotamia, where the Nestorian bishop Severus Sebokht praised its Hindu inventors as discoverers of things more ingenious than those of the Greeks. Earlier, in the late 4th or early 5th century, the anonymous Hindu author of an astronomical handbook, the Surya Siddhanta, had tabulated the sine function (unknown in Greece) for every 3 ³/ ₄ ° of arc from 3 ³/ ₄ ° to 90°. ( See South Asian mathematics.)

Within this intellectual context the rapid expansion of Islam took place between the time of Muḥammad's return to Mecca in 630 from his exile in Medina and the Muslim conquest of lands extending from Spain to the borders of China by 715. Not long afterward, Muslims began the acquisition of foreign learning, and, by the time of the caliph al-Manṣūr (died 775), such Indian and Persian astronomical material as the Brahma-sphuta-siddhanta and the Shah's Tables had been translated into Arabic. The subsequent acquisition of Greek material was greatly advanced when the caliph al-Maʾmūn constructed a translation and research centre, the House of Wisdom, in Baghdad during his reign (813-833). Most of the translations were done from Greek and Syriac by Christian scholars, but the impetus and support for this activity came from Muslim patrons. These included not only the caliph but also wealthy individuals such as the three brothers known as the Banū Mūsā, whose treatises on geometry and mechanics formed an important part of the works studied in the Islamic world.

Of Euclid's works the Elements, the Data, the Optics, the Phaenomena, and On Divisions were translated. Of Archimedes' works only two- Sphere and Cylinder and Measurement of the Circle-are known to have been translated, but these were sufficient to stimulate independent researches from the 9th to the 15th century. On the other hand, virtually all of Apollonius's works were translated, and of Diophantus and Menelaus one book each, the Arithmetica and the Sphaerica, respectively, were translated into Arabic. Finally, the translation of Ptolemy's Almagest furnished important astronomical material.

Of the minor writings, Diocles' treatise on mirrors, Theodosius's Spherics, Pappus's work on mechanics, Ptolemy's Planisphaerium, and Hypsicles' treatises on regular polyhedra (the so-called Books XIV and XV of Euclid's Elements) were among those translated.

Mathematics in the 9th century

Thābit ibn Qurrah (836-901), a Sabian from Ḥarrān in northern Mesopotamia, was an important translator and reviser of these Greek works. In addition to translating works of the major Greek mathematicians (for the Banū Mūsā, among others), he was a court physician. He also translated Nicomachus of Gerasa's Arithmetic and discovered a beautiful rule for finding amicable numbers, a pair of numbers such that each number is the sum of the set of proper divisors of the other number. The investigation of such numbers formed a continuing tradition in Islam. Kamāl al-Dīn al-Fārisī (died c. 1320) gave the pair 17,926 and 18,416 as an example of Thābit's rule, and in the 17th century Muḥammad Bāqir Yazdī gave the pair 9,363,584 and 9,437,056.

One scientist typical of the 9th century was Muḥammad ibn Mūsā al-Khwārizmī. Working in the House of Wisdom, he introduced Indian material in his astronomical works and also wrote an early book explaining Hindu arithmetic, the Book of Addition and Subtraction According to the Hindu Calculation. In another work, the Book of Restoring and Balancing, he provided a systematic introduction to algebra, including a theory of quadratic equations. Both works had important consequences for Islamic mathematics. Hindu Calculation began a tradition of arithmetic books that, by the middle of the next century, led to the invention of decimal fractions (complete with a decimal point), and Restoring and Balancing became the point of departure and model for later writers such as the Egyptian Abū Kāmil. Both books were translated into Latin, and Restoring and Balancing was the origin of the word algebra, from the Arabic word for "restoring" in its title ( al-jabr). The Hindu Calculation, from a Latin form of the author's name, algorismi, yielded the word algorithm.

Al-Khwārizmī's algebra also served as a model for later writers in its application of arithmetic and algebra to the distribution of inheritances according to the complex requirements of Muslim religious law. This tradition of service to the Islamic faith was an enduring feature of mathematical work in Islam and one that, in the eyes of many, justified the study of secular learning. In the same category are al-Khwārizmī's method of calculating the time of visibility of the new moon (which signals the beginning of the Muslim month) and the expositions by astronomers of methods for finding the direction to Mecca for the five daily prayers.

Mathematics in the 10th century

Islamic scientists in the 10th century were involved in three major mathematical projects: the completion of arithmetic algorithms, the development of algebra, and the extension of geometry.

The first of these projects led to the appearance of three complete numeration systems, one of which was the finger arithmetic used by the scribes and treasury officials. This ancient arithmetic system, which became known throughout the East and Europe, employed mental arithmetic and a system of storing intermediate results on the fingers as an aid to memory. (Its use of unit fractions recalls the Egyptian system.) During the 10th and 11th centuries capable mathematicians, such as Abūʾl-Wafāʾ (940-997/998), wrote on this system, but it was eventually replaced by the decimal system.

A second common system was the base-60 numeration inherited from the Babylonians via the Greeks and known as the arithmetic of the astronomers. Although astronomers used this system for their tables, they usually converted numbers to the decimal system for complicated calculations and then converted the answer back to sexagesimals.

The third system was Indian arithmetic, whose basic numeral forms, complete with the zero, eastern Islam took over from the Hindus. (Different forms of the numerals, whose origins are not entirely clear, were used in western Islam.) The basic algorithms also came from India, but these were adapted by al-Uqlīdisī ( c. 950) to pen and paper instead of the traditional dust board, a move that helped to popularize this system. Also, the arithmetic algorithms were completed in two ways: by the extension of root-extraction procedures, known to Hindus and Greeks only for square and cube roots, to roots of higher degree and by the extension of the Hindu decimal system for whole numbers to include decimal fractions. These fractions appear simply as computational devices in the work of both al-Uqlīdisī and al-Baghdādī ( c. 1000), but in subsequent centuries they received systematic treatment as a general method. As for extraction of roots, Abūʾl-Wafāʾ wrote a treatise (now lost) on the topic, and Omar Khayyam (1048-1131) solved the general problem of extracting roots of any desired degree. Omar's treatise too is lost, but the method is known from other writers, and it appears that a major step in its development was al-Karajī's 10th-century derivation by means of mathematical induction of the binomial theorem for whole-number exponents-i.e., his discovery that

During the 10th century Islamic algebraists progressed from al-Khwārizmī's quadratic polynomials to the mastery of the algebra of expressions involving arbitrary positive or negative integral powers of the unknown. Several algebraists explicitly stressed the analogy between the rules for working with powers of the unknown in algebra and those for working with powers of 10 in arithmetic, and there was interaction between the development of arithmetic and algebra from the 10th to the 12th century. A 12th-century student of al-Karajī's works, al-Samawʿal, was able to approximate the quotient (20 x ² + 30 x)/(6 x ² + 12) as

and also gave a rule for finding the coefficients of the successive powers of 1/ x. Although none of this employed symbolic algebra, algebraic symbolism was in use by the 14th century in the western part of the Islamic world. The context for this well-developed symbolism was, it seems, commentaries that were destined for teaching purposes, such as that of Ibn Qunfūdh (1330-1407) of Algeria on the algebra of Ibn al-Bannāʿ (1256-1321) of Morocco.

Other parts of algebra developed as well. Both Greeks and Hindus had studied indeterminate equations, and the translation of this material and the application of the newly developed algebra led to the investigation of Diophantine equations by writers like Abū Kāmil, al-Karajī, and Abū Jaʿfar al-Khāzin (first half of 10th century), as well as to attempts to prove a special case of what is now known as Fermat's last theorem-namely, that there are no rational solutions to x ³ + y ³ = z ³. The great scientist Ibn al-Haytham (965-1040) solved problems involving congruences by what is now called Wilson's theorem, which states that, if p is a prime, then p divides ( p − 1) × ( p − 2)⋯× 2 × 1 + 1, and al-Baghdādī gave a variant of the idea of amicable numbers by defining two numbers to "balance" if the sums of their divisors are equal.

However, not only arithmetic and algebra but geometry too underwent extensive development. Thābit ibn Qurrah, his grandson Ibrāhīm ibn Sinān (909-946), Abū Sahl al-Kūhī (died c. 995), and Ibn al-Haytham solved problems involving the pure geometry of conic sections, including the areas and volumes of plane and solid figures formed from them, and also investigated the optical properties of mirrors made from conic sections. Ibrāhīm ibn Sinān, Abu Sahl al-Kūhī, and Ibn al-Haytham used the ancient technique of analysis to reduce the solution of problems to constructions involving conic sections. (Ibn al-Haytham, for example, used this method to find the point on a convex spherical mirror at which a given object is seen by a given observer.) Thābit and Ibrāhīm showed how to design the curves needed for sundials. Abūʾl-Wafāʾ, whose book on the arithmetic of the scribes is mentioned above, also wrote on geometric methods needed by artisans.

In addition, in the late 10th century Abūʾl-Wafāʾ and the prince Abū Naṣr Manṣur stated and proved theorems of plane and spherical geometry that could be applied by astronomers and geographers, including the laws of sines and tangents. Abū Naṣr's pupil al-Bīrūnī (973-1048), who produced a vast amount of high-quality work, was one of the masters in applying these theorems to astronomy and to such problems in mathematical geography as the determination of latitudes and longitudes, the distances between cities, and the direction from one city to another.

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Mathematics - Mathematics in the Islamic world (8th-15th century)

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Mathematics - Mathematics - Mathematics in the Islamic world (8th-15th century): In Hellenistic times and in late antiquity, scientific learning in the eastern part of the Roman world was spread over a variety of centres, and Justinian's closing of the pagan academies in Athens in 529 gave further impetus to this diffusion.

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Iran is the worlds largest producer of Pistachios (Iran is nuts about nuts)
http://www.terracerestaurantandlounge.com/interesting-facts-about-the-middle-east-from-terrace-restaurant/

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Many of the world's religions began in the Middle East including Islam, Christianity and Judasim. I didn't know that  Christianity started in the Middle East areas.

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The Middle East is a complicated place. It sits in Western Asia, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea. The climate is hot and dry. This region is an ancient one, and people have been living here for thousands of years. Many of the world's religions began here, including Islam, Christianity and Judaism.

Most of the people in the Middle East are Muslim. Their religion is very important to them and they often have strict rules that may seem different than the rules most people in the United States live by. Remember, though, that for Muslims, the most important part of their faith is to love and serve God. Family is very important and most Muslims want peace. Parents want their children to be healthy and strong. Children want to play and make friends. This part of the world isn't so different after all.

Fun Facts About the Middle East for Kids

The Middle East is also called the Near East, especially when talking about history.

18 separate countries make up this region: Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Northern Cyprus, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and Yemen.

The most widely spoken languages in the Middle East are Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Berber and Kurdish.

The largest cities in the Middle East are Cairo, Tehran, Istanbul, Baghdad, Riyadh, Jeddah and Ankara.

The largest ethnic group in the Middle East are Arabs.

Many countries in the Middle East are wealthy because they have large quantities of crude oil.

The Middle East Vocabulary

All About the Middle East Video for Kids

This is the best video we found for kids to learn about the Middle East:

The Middle East Q&A

Question: Why is everything in the Middle East called very old or ancient?

Answer: Everything there is called old or ancient mostly because a lot of it is. From what scientists can tell human civilization began in this area. They even call part of it the cradle of civilization.
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Question: People always talk about oil in the Middle East and how important it is. Is that the only place oil comes from?

Answer: 80% of the world's accessible oil reserves come from Saudi Arabia, but it is not the only place we get oil. Russia and the United States also have oil reserves. The problem is that the available oil is limited at it is a limited resource. This fossil fuel takes millions of years and the right conditions of organic materials, intense heat and intense pressure to develop. Humans are burning oil at a much faster rate than nature can replenish it.

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The Middle East is a complicated place. It sits in Western Asia, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea. The climate is hot and dry. This region is an ancient one, and people have been living here for thousands of years. Many of the world's religions began here, including Islam, Christianity and Judaism.

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Many countries in the Middle East are wealthy because they have large quantities of crude oil. I had no idea that countries could be wealthy off of oils .

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The Middle East is a complicated place. It sits in Western Asia, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea. The climate is hot and dry. This region is an ancient one, and people have been living here for thousands of years. Many of the world's religions began here, including Islam, Christianity and Judaism.

Most of the people in the Middle East are Muslim. Their religion is very important to them and they often have strict rules that may seem different than the rules most people in the United States live by. Remember, though, that for Muslims, the most important part of their faith is to love and serve God. Family is very important and most Muslims want peace. Parents want their children to be healthy and strong. Children want to play and make friends. This part of the world isn't so different after all.

Fun Facts About the Middle East for Kids

The Middle East is also called the Near East, especially when talking about history.

18 separate countries make up this region: Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Northern Cyprus, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and Yemen.

The most widely spoken languages in the Middle East are Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Berber and Kurdish.

The largest cities in the Middle East are Cairo, Tehran, Istanbul, Baghdad, Riyadh, Jeddah and Ankara.

The largest ethnic group in the Middle East are Arabs.

Many countries in the Middle East are wealthy because they have large quantities of crude oil.

The Middle East Vocabulary

All About the Middle East Video for Kids

This is the best video we found for kids to learn about the Middle East:

The Middle East Q&A

Question: Why is everything in the Middle East called very old or ancient?

Answer: Everything there is called old or ancient mostly because a lot of it is. From what scientists can tell human civilization began in this area. They even call part of it the cradle of civilization.
__________

Question: People always talk about oil in the Middle East and how important it is. Is that the only place oil comes from?

Answer: 80% of the world's accessible oil reserves come from Saudi Arabia, but it is not the only place we get oil. Russia and the United States also have oil reserves. The problem is that the available oil is limited at it is a limited resource. This fossil fuel takes millions of years and the right conditions of organic materials, intense heat and intense pressure to develop. Humans are burning oil at a much faster rate than nature can replenish it.

Enjoyed the Easy Geography for Kids all about the Middle East info? Take the FREE & fun all about the Middle East quiz and download FREE all about the Middle East worksheet for kids. For lengthy info click here.

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The Middle East is a complicated place. It sits in Western Asia, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea. The climate is hot and dry. This region is an ancient one, and people have been living here for thousands of years. Many of the world's religions began here, including Islam, Christianity and Judaism.

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The largest cities in the Middle East are Cairo, Tehran, Istanbul, Baghdad, Riyadh, Jeddah and Ankara. I did not know that there was so many large cities in the Middle East i thought they were small cities.

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The Middle East is a complicated place. It sits in Western Asia, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea. The climate is hot and dry. This region is an ancient one, and people have been living here for thousands of years. Many of the world's religions began here, including Islam, Christianity and Judaism.

Most of the people in the Middle East are Muslim. Their religion is very important to them and they often have strict rules that may seem different than the rules most people in the United States live by. Remember, though, that for Muslims, the most important part of their faith is to love and serve God. Family is very important and most Muslims want peace. Parents want their children to be healthy and strong. Children want to play and make friends. This part of the world isn't so different after all.

Fun Facts About the Middle East for Kids

The Middle East is also called the Near East, especially when talking about history.

18 separate countries make up this region: Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Northern Cyprus, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and Yemen.

The most widely spoken languages in the Middle East are Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Berber and Kurdish.

The largest cities in the Middle East are Cairo, Tehran, Istanbul, Baghdad, Riyadh, Jeddah and Ankara.

The largest ethnic group in the Middle East are Arabs.

Many countries in the Middle East are wealthy because they have large quantities of crude oil.

The Middle East Vocabulary

All About the Middle East Video for Kids

This is the best video we found for kids to learn about the Middle East:

The Middle East Q&A

Question: Why is everything in the Middle East called very old or ancient?

Answer: Everything there is called old or ancient mostly because a lot of it is. From what scientists can tell human civilization began in this area. They even call part of it the cradle of civilization.
__________

Question: People always talk about oil in the Middle East and how important it is. Is that the only place oil comes from?

Answer: 80% of the world's accessible oil reserves come from Saudi Arabia, but it is not the only place we get oil. Russia and the United States also have oil reserves. The problem is that the available oil is limited at it is a limited resource. This fossil fuel takes millions of years and the right conditions of organic materials, intense heat and intense pressure to develop. Humans are burning oil at a much faster rate than nature can replenish it.

Enjoyed the Easy Geography for Kids all about the Middle East info? Take the FREE & fun all about the Middle East quiz and download FREE all about the Middle East worksheet for kids. For lengthy info click here.

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The Middle East is a complicated place. It sits in Western Asia, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea. The climate is hot and dry. This region is an ancient one, and people have been living here for thousands of years. Many of the world's religions began here, including Islam, Christianity and Judaism.

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surprisingly, there is 5 million Facebook users in Egypt. With that 5 million, It's the most active Facebook community in the middle east!

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In turkey they serve a dessert with chicken. it is called tavuk göğsü, or chicken breast pudding. unfortunately no turkey. :((

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Abu-Mahmud Khojandi, Nasir al-Din al-Tusi, Abu Nasr Mansur, and Abu al-Wafa' Buzjani discovered the spherical law of sines.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mathematics_in_medieval_Islam

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Iraq is often called the cradle of civilization because it was one of the first places on earth where people began living in one place together. currently there is about 27,499,638 living in Iraq.

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1.One of the three major in the middle east is Islam
2.One of the three major religions in the middle east is Judaism.
3.The last major religion in the middle east is Christianity.
4.Due to the middle easts religions u will not eat pork in the middle east.   https://traveltips.usatoday.com/middle-eastern-culture-cuisine-22651.html

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Abu Kamil Shuja is sometimes known as al'Hasib and he worked on integer solutions of equations. He also gave the solution of a fourth degree equation and of a quadratic equations with irrational coefficients.

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Though an understanding of Middle Eastern society, culture, and demography isn't necessary for enjoying Terrace Restaurant and Lounge's great Lebanese cuisine, we think knowing more about where our favorite dishes come from adds a little "flavor" to the experience. Read on to learn some interesting facts about the Middle East that might surprise you!

The Term "Middle Eastern" is a Misnomer

In America, we often use the term "Middle East" as a catch-all for peoples living on or around the Arabian Peninsula, but in actuality, the Middle East is an extremely diverse region comprised of many countries and ethnic groups, each with its own distinct language, customs, religious beliefs, cultural norms, and societal structure. Even the largest subset of Middle Easterners - collectively call "Arabs" - use different languages, hold different religious beliefs, eat different types of food, and listen to different kinds of music.

There Are Actually 17 Countries in the "Middle East"

17 separate countries makes up the region known as The Middle East, including: Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) and Yemen. (Turkey also recognizes the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus as it's own nation, though the international community considers this faction a part of Cyprus.) Of the Middle Eastern Countries, Egypt is the most populace with 88,500,000 people, while Saudi Arabia is largest country, stretching over 2,000,000 square kilometers. The smallest countries are Cyprus and Bahrain by population and land area, respectively.

There World's Tallest Building is Located in the Middle East

Standing at 828 meters (2,717 feet) and boasting 163 floors, the Burj Khalifa in the United Arab Emirates is the world's tallest building. However, it may not hold that title for long: plans are already in the works for Tokyo's Millennium Tower, which will best the Burj by 12 meters.

Iran Is Nuts About Nuts

The nation of Iran is the world's largest producer of pistachios, and the sweet green nut is the country's second-largest export behind oil. Due to sanctions, however, it's nearly impossible to buy Iranian-produced pistachios in the United States.

The Middle East Is The Birthplace Of Religion

All three of the world's major monotheistic religions - Christianity, Judaism, and Islam - were founded in the Middle East. The only other major world religion that did not originate in the region, Hinduism, was born not far away, in India.

Food Is An Important Aspect of Middle Eastern Culture

Though each region - Maghreb, Egypt, Levant, Iraq, Gulf - has its own distinct cuisine, most Middle Eastern food shares a common influence in traditional Ottoman recipes. Many countries in this region use olives, chickpeas, grains like rice and flatbreads, chicken, beef, and lamb, yogurt and cheeses, and spices like cumin, nutmeg, turmeric, and caraway in their food preparation.

To sample Los Angeles' best Middle Eastern cuisine, stop by Terrace Restaurant and Lounge today!

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Iraq, officially known as the Republic of Iraq, is a country in Western Asia. It covers an area of 438,317 square km. Baghdad is its capital and largest city. Arabic & Kurdish are its official languages. Its official currency is Iraqi dinar (IQD). Its six bordering countries are Turkey, Iran, Kuwait, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Syria.

Although rich in oil, Iraq has been a war-torn country for years. Let's explore more about the country that has been under decades of dictatorship, war, and turmoil. Here are some interesting facts about Iraq's history, geography, culture, government, people, economy, and wars.

Interesting facts about Iraq's history

1. In Arabic, the name Iraq means "deeply rooted, well watered; fertile." The name has been in use since before the sixth century.

2. Iraq was under British rule for 17 years, and Ottoman rule for centuries.

3. It gained independence from Britain on October 3, 1932.

Flag of Iraq

4. In 1991 the phrase "Allahu Akbar" was added in green Arabic script to the flag of Iraq. (See the image of Iraq's flag above)

5. The metric system of weights and measures is the legal standard in the country.

6. Beginning its participation in the Olympic Games in 1948, Iraq has only won a Bronze medal (from the 1960 games) to this day.

About Saddam Hussein

7. General Saddam Hussein became Iraqi dictator in 1979.

8. He (Saddam Hussein) invaded Iran in 1980 and Kuwait in 1990. However, both the invasions were unsuccessful, only draining Iraq of its resources and burdening its economy.

9. Saddam Hussein was hanged on December 30, 2006, for crimes against humanity.

10. During the Iraq-Iran war in the 1980s, Saddam Hussein was an ally of the United States.

11. In the memory of Iraqi soldiers who died during the Iraq-Iran war, a monument-al-Shaheed Monument-was built in Baghdad.

12. Since the Gulf War, an increasing number of women are sold into sex slavery.

About bunkers and underground tunnels in Baghdad

13. The underground bunkers built for Saddam Hussein were said to be virtually indestructible, being able to resist a direct hit by a 2,000-kilo TNT bomb. And the bunkers were as deep as 90 meters under the ground.

14. The company that built bunkers for Saddam Hussein also built air-raid shelters for Adolf Hitler's Third Reich.

15. The bunker specially built for the fifth President of Iraq (Saddam Hussein) was not just a small space to hide during war time. Moreover, it was equipped with amenities such as a swimming pool, a recreation room, a gourmet kitchen and nursery for Saddam Hussein's grandchildren.

16. Another addition to this state-of-the-art bunker was the "war room." The room was studded with the latest technology so that the dictator could monitor activities above the ground.

17. The underground tunnels and bunkers for the Iraqi dictator were built between the 1970s and 1980s by Yugoslav engineers.

18. Baghdad had a fabled and labyrinthine network of underground tunnels that would stretch for kilometers. It had the capability to house thousands of Iraqi people, hospitals and even military command posts.

19. The bunkers and tunnels were built on the order of General Saddam Hussein for his protection in the event of a war. The cost of building these bunkers was paid in the form of oil.

20. Iraq is also home to the world's first writing system and recorded history.

Related: facts about Syria

Iraq on the map

Geographical facts about Iraq

21. Iraq is a Middle Eastern country, officially called the Republic of Iraq.

22. Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, is situated in the eastern central region of the country.

23. Iraq has a narrow section of coastline measuring 58 km on the northern Persian Gulf.

24. The Tigris and Euphrates are the two major rivers of Iraq. These rivers contribute significantly toward making the land of Iraq very fertile.

25. Mesopotamia, the region (which roughly corresponds to modern-day Iraq, also referred to as the "land amidst the rivers") between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, is considered to be one of the cradles of civilization.

26. Iraq has been home to indigenous Akkadian, Assyrian, Babylonian and Sumerian empires in its history.
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Iraq, officially known as the Republic of Iraq, is a country in Western Asia. It covers an area of 438,317 square km. Baghdad is its capital and largest city. Arabic & Kurdish are its official languages. Its official currency is Iraqi dinar (IQD). Its six bordering countries are Turkey, Iran, Kuwait, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Syria.

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There are more than 300 million Arabic speakers in the world. Arabic is the official language of the 22 countries that form the Arab League.

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Do you know how many Arabic words there are for 'love'? To celebrate UN Arabic Language Day, the British Council's Faraan Sayed shares some lesser-known facts about the language. There are more than 300 million Arabic speakers in the world
Arabic is the official language of the 22 countries that form the Arab League. There are more than 300 million Arabic speakers across the world, though they predominantly live in the region stretching across the Middle East and North Africa. It is also one of the six official languages of the United Nations (UN). Yet, in the UK, only one per cent of the adult population can hold a basic conversation in Arabic.
Arabic has different forms depending on the context in which it's used
Arabic is a Central Semitic language, closely related to Aramaic and Hebrew. Standard or Classical Arabic - Fusha - is the distinct form of the language used in media, newspapers, literature and other formal settings. 'Aamiya, which is colloquial (spoken) Arabic, has many forms that are used in ordinary conversation, and it varies from country to country, and even town to town. The different forms are used side by side to serve different functions in society.

At its core, Arabic developed through a predominantly oral and poetic tradition that flourished in the Arabian Peninsula before the emergence of Islam and a codified Arabic script. The Arabic script is widely used in art through calligraphy and it is now common to see more modern and contemporary Arabic art being produced; some of it uses a fusion of calligraphy and graffiti, known as 'calligraffiti'.
Arabic constructs words from basic roots
As in other Semitic languages, Arabic has a complex and unusual method of constructing words from a basic root. This means that a pattern of three letters such as 'k-t-b', will always be the foundation of words that have the semantic field of 'writing', such as the work 'kitaab' which means 'a book' and 'maktab' which means 'a desk or office'. Using the root system means that direct translation, particularly of poetic texts, is often difficult - the root of a word may contain a meaning that could take a few sentences to translate. However, this can be beneficial, and the beauty of it is that it conveys a depth of both meaning and emotion unmatched by many languages.
There are at least 11 words for 'love' and hundreds of words for 'camel'
Arabic has at least 11 words for love and each of them conveys a different stage in the process of falling in love. The word 'hawa', for example, describes the initial attraction or inclining of the soul or mind towards another. The term comes from the root word 'h-w-a' - a transient wind that can rise and fall.

'Alaaqa', which comes from the root word ('a-l-q) which means 'to cling on to' describes the next stage when the heart begins to attach itself to the beloved, before evolving into a blind desire 'ishq' and all-consuming love 'shaghaf'. The final stage of falling in love, 'huyum', describes the complete loss of reason.

Interestingly, the most common word for love in Arabic, 'hubb', comes from the same root as the word 'seed' - that which has the potential to grow into something beautiful.

The word for heart, 'qalb', comes from the root word (q-l-b), meaning to flip or turn something over. Although the word refers to the physical heart, spiritually the root word becomes appropriate when we think of our hearts as something constantly turning over emotions, decisions and opinions. Be careful to pronounce the first letter correctly as the word 'kalb' translates as 'dog', and is very insulting.

This expansive vocabulary is not just limited to the world of poetry and literature, but also practical life. Arabic is said to have hundreds of words for 'camel'. For example, 'Al-Jafool' means a camel that is frightened by anything; 'Al-Harib' is a female camel that walks ahead of the others by a great distance so that it appears to be fleeing.

'Trust in God, but tie up your camel' is a great (and practical) Arabic proverb used to express the nature of destiny and personal responsibility. The matter of destiny is also very much embedded within everyday Arabic phrases such as 'Insha'Allah' (If God wills). The expression can be used so fervently that, when asking someone's name, I was once given the response 'Ahmed, Insha'Allah'.
Arabic has sounds that don't exist in other languages
There are many differences between Arabic and English, the most obvious one being that it is written from right to left. There are also a few sounds that don't exist in other languages, such as 'ح' , which is a 'h' sound as in 'hubb' (love). To get an idea of how this is pronounced, imagine breathing on a window pane to create a mist.
English has many words of Arabic origin
English has many words acquired either directly from Arabic or indirectly from Arabic words that have entered into Romance languages before passing into English. Examples include: racquet, alchemy, alcohol, algebra, algorithm, alkaline, (the article 'al' in Arabic denotes 'the'), amber, arsenal, candy, coffee, cotton, ghoul, hazard, lemon, loofah, magazine, sherbet, sofa, tariff - and many more.

The algebraic letter 'x' that represents an unknown number, originates from the Arabic word 'shay' (thing), which eventually became translated to 'xay' in Spain, leading to its final abbreviation and use in algebra as 'x'.

Even the number system used today was introduced to Europeans by Arab merchants.
18 December 2015 is UN Arabic Language Day. It marks the anniversary of the General Assembly approving Arabic as an official language of the UN in 1973. UK primary school teachers, download our education pack and introduce your pupils to Arabic language and culture today.

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Do you know how many Arabic words there are for 'love'? To celebrate UN Arabic Language Day, the British Council's Faraan Sayed shares some lesser-known facts about the language. There are more than 300 million Arabic speakers in the world Arabic is the official language of the 22 countries that form the Arab League.

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The largest ethnic group is said to be Arab.

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The biggest cities in the Middle East include Cairo, Tehran, Istanbul, Baghdad, Riyadh, Jeddah and Ankara.

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Abu Kamil Shuja ibn Aslam ibn Muhammad ibn Shuja, a famous mathematician from the middle east, used algebraic expressions to solve problems of inheritance. He is remembered for his work in algebra, but very little is known about his life.

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Shuja, or Shudja, also known as al-Hasib al-Misri, or Abu Kamil Shuja'ibn Aslam ibn Muhammad ibn Shujac. 850-c. 930 He is remembered for his work in the field of algebra, but virtually nothing is known of his life. He added practical elements to mathematics; for example, he used algebraic equations to solve problems of inheritance.

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I learned that in Yemen, it is proper dining etiquette to eat only with the same gender guests

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Staple Foods

Bread: bread is fairly common, but there are numerous varieties, primarily flat breads

Regional Variations, Specialties, & Unique Dishes

Kebab: numerous styles exist, but usually with a base of roasted lamb or chicken and vegetables in pita bread
stew made with lamb, chicken, or fish and vegetables
the national dish is meat stew with vegetables, rice, potatoes, and more

Dining Etiquette

When eating in Yemen there are a couple etiquette rules related to Islam you must know and follow. The most important things you must know are that you must dress conservatively and you should know that you may be seated with only same sex guests. As Muslims, it is considered rude and offensive to show too much skin; this includes any part of the legs and the arms from the elbows up, although you should be safe and wear long sleeve shirts. For women, their hair should also be covered. Next, for many conservative Muslims, women and men should not eat together unless they are married. Due to this, often times men dine only with men and women only with women so don't bring a guest of the opposite sex to any meal unless you are specifically invited to do so.

Try to arrive on time for a meal and if eating in a local's home remove your shoes at the door if others have done so. Greet the elders first then follow your host's lead or invitation. Prior to sitting down everyone will wash their hands and you should follow them as you will likely be using your hand to eat. Let your host seat you and when sitting be sure to keep your feet flat on the floor or pointed behind you as pointing the soles of your feet at another can be offensive. If your host doesn't show you a seat avoid the corner seats as they are reserved for honored guests and, while you may be asked to sit in these seats, don't assume you're an honored guest until invited to take one of these seats.

Once the food is served, again follow your host's lead as either you or the elders will likely be served first. Try a bit of everything offered as turning down food is rude. Eat as the locals eat; in most settings this means eating with your right hand (and your right hand only!), but in more formal settings you may be offered dining utensils (cutlery), in which case eat in the continental style (knife in the right hand, fork in the left). As you finish your food, leave a bit on your plate to show there was more than enough then place your fork and knife together in the 5:00 position. After everyone gets up from the table, you should again follow the lead of others and wash your hands once more. After this you may be asked to stay for coffee or tea, an invitation you should accept to avoid offending your host.

If dining in a restaurant be sure to check the bill for a service charge. Many hotel restaurants include a service charge that will replace the tip, but if no service charge is included and you're in a nice restaurant or a hotel restaurant, leave a tip of 5-10%.

Celebrations & Events

There are only two major food celebrations in Yemen and both are centered around the religion of their majority, Islam. Eid al Fitr is an event filled with numerous foods, which differ from family to family, but always includes dates and generally also consists of various meats or fish, grains, and vegetables. This celebration occurs immediately after Ramadan, a religious holiday that requires fasting for 30 days.

The second major food celebration is Eid al Adha, which is only celebrated after a pilgrim returns from haj, the mandatory journey for every able Muslim to go to Mecca. Again, this festival contains a large number of rice and meat dishes, including many of those served during Eid al Fitr.

Drinks

Yemen's drinks must begin with tea and coffee. Both are seemingly always on hand and quickly offered to guests. Teas come in numerous styles, including plain, mint, and with milk, while coffee has nearly as many varieties, although Arabian and Turkish coffees are the most popular. International favorites, including soft drinks, milk, and juices are also available; mango and guava juices are especially popular.

As a primarily Muslim country, Yemen has no alcohol available and it is illegal to consume or transport alcohol in the country.

The tap water in Yemen should not be consumed. Be sure to also avoid anything with ice as it may have been made from the tap water. Salads and fruits could have also been washed in the tap water so be careful with those foods as well.

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Staple Foods Bread: bread is fairly common, but there are numerous varieties, primarily flat breads Regional Variations, Specialties, & Unique Dishes Kebab: numerous styles exist, but usually with a base of roasted lamb or chicken and vegetables in pita bread stew made with lamb, chicken, or fish and vegetables the national dish is meat stew with vegetables, rice, potatoes, and more Dining Etiquette When eating in Yemen there are a couple etiquette rules related to Islam you must know and follow.

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Though an understanding of Middle Eastern society, culture, and demography isn't necessary for enjoying Terrace Restaurant and Lounge's great Lebanese cuisine, we think knowing more about where our favorite dishes come from adds a little "flavor" to the experience. Read on to learn some interesting facts about the Middle East that might surprise you!

The Term "Middle Eastern" is a Misnomer

In America, we often use the term "Middle East" as a catch-all for peoples living on or around the Arabian Peninsula, but in actuality, the Middle East is an extremely diverse region comprised of many countries and ethnic groups, each with its own distinct language, customs, religious beliefs, cultural norms, and societal structure. Even the largest subset of Middle Easterners - collectively call "Arabs" - use different languages, hold different religious beliefs, eat different types of food, and listen to different kinds of music.

There Are Actually 17 Countries in the "Middle East"

17 separate countries makes up the region known as The Middle East, including: Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) and Yemen. (Turkey also recognizes the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus as it's own nation, though the international community considers this faction a part of Cyprus.) Of the Middle Eastern Countries, Egypt is the most populace with 88,500,000 people, while Saudi Arabia is largest country, stretching over 2,000,000 square kilometers. The smallest countries are Cyprus and Bahrain by population and land area, respectively.

There World's Tallest Building is Located in the Middle East

Standing at 828 meters (2,717 feet) and boasting 163 floors, the Burj Khalifa in the United Arab Emirates is the world's tallest building. However, it may not hold that title for long: plans are already in the works for Tokyo's Millennium Tower, which will best the Burj by 12 meters.

Iran Is Nuts About Nuts

The nation of Iran is the world's largest producer of pistachios, and the sweet green nut is the country's second-largest export behind oil. Due to sanctions, however, it's nearly impossible to buy Iranian-produced pistachios in the United States.

The Middle East Is The Birthplace Of Religion

All three of the world's major monotheistic religions - Christianity, Judaism, and Islam - were founded in the Middle East. The only other major world religion that did not originate in the region, Hinduism, was born not far away, in India.

Food Is An Important Aspect of Middle Eastern Culture

Though each region - Maghreb, Egypt, Levant, Iraq, Gulf - has its own distinct cuisine, most Middle Eastern food shares a common influence in traditional Ottoman recipes. Many countries in this region use olives, chickpeas, grains like rice and flatbreads, chicken, beef, and lamb, yogurt and cheeses, and spices like cumin, nutmeg, turmeric, and caraway in their food preparation.

To sample Los Angeles' best Middle Eastern cuisine, stop by Terrace Restaurant and Lounge today!

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1.)The tallest building in the world in located in the Middle East. The building stands at 828 meters high and it is called the Burj Khalifa.
2.)There is seventeen countries in the Middle East known as Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, U.A.E, and Yemen.
3.)The Middle East is the birthplace of religion. All three monotheistic religions (Judaism,Christianity, and Islam)were founded in the Middle East.
4.)The term "Middle Eastern" is actually a misnomer. the Middle East is an extremely diverse region that has many countries and ethnic groups that all speak different languages. They also all have different religious beliefs.
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Saudi Arabia has an elevation of around 3,000 meters (9,843 feet) above sea level, jabal sawda is the highest peak in Saudi Arania

IRAQ People in Iraq speak Arabic, Kurdish, Turkoman, Assyrian and Armenian.
Iran culture  is one of the oldest in the region, and it has influenced cultures like Italy, Macedonia, Greece, Russia, the Arabian Peninsula, and parts of Asia

IN Syria there are more than 18,389,000 people live in Syria, although many people have fled the country in recent years.

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The Middle East is known as the Near East when speaking in history terms.

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The nation of Iran is the world’s largest producer of pistachios.Due to sanctions, it’s nearly impossible to buy Iranian-produced pistachios in the United States. :(

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Lord John Boyd Orr of Brechin was a scottish physician who won the nobel peace prize from the middle east

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The development of algebra started in the middle east, with a man named  Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi introducing the first systematic solution of linear and quadratic equations, which began the discovery of algebra.

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The Middle East is actually separated into 18 different countries!

They are  Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Northern Cyprus, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey,  United Arab Emirates, and lastly Yemen.

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I learned that if your a man in Iran, you can get arrested for wearing shorts

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01. 3 men from Yemen tried to sue NASA for invading Mars, claiming they had inherited it from their ancestors 3,000 years ago.

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I learned that in order to accommodate the Fifa World Cup in 2022, Qatar will build 9 new stadiums and renovate 3.

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List of stadiums for the Fifa World Cup 2022 stadiums in Qatar.

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Muḥammad ibn Mūsā al-Khwārizmī was a famous mathematician from the middle east

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Al-Khwarizmi was the Father of Algebra. He lived in Baghdad and wrote the book called "Hisab Al-jabr w’al-muqabala". He also helped develop the Hindu-Arabic numbers which replaced Roman numerals. He soon spread word about his book to the Middle East first and then to Europe. Here is a link to the article. :) https://www.intmath.com/basic-algebra/al-khwarizmi-father-algebra.php -Mykella

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Though an understanding of Middle Eastern society, culture, and demography isn't necessary for enjoying Terrace Restaurant and Lounge's great Lebanese cuisine, we think knowing more about where our favorite dishes come from adds a little "flavor" to the experience. Read on to learn some interesting facts about the Middle East that might surprise you!

The Term "Middle Eastern" is a Misnomer

In America, we often use the term "Middle East" as a catch-all for peoples living on or around the Arabian Peninsula, but in actuality, the Middle East is an extremely diverse region comprised of many countries and ethnic groups, each with its own distinct language, customs, religious beliefs, cultural norms, and societal structure. Even the largest subset of Middle Easterners - collectively call "Arabs" - use different languages, hold different religious beliefs, eat different types of food, and listen to different kinds of music.

There Are Actually 17 Countries in the "Middle East"

17 separate countries makes up the region known as The Middle East, including: Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) and Yemen. (Turkey also recognizes the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus as it's own nation, though the international community considers this faction a part of Cyprus.) Of the Middle Eastern Countries, Egypt is the most populace with 88,500,000 people, while Saudi Arabia is largest country, stretching over 2,000,000 square kilometers. The smallest countries are Cyprus and Bahrain by population and land area, respectively.

There World's Tallest Building is Located in the Middle East

Standing at 828 meters (2,717 feet) and boasting 163 floors, the Burj Khalifa in the United Arab Emirates is the world's tallest building. However, it may not hold that title for long: plans are already in the works for Tokyo's Millennium Tower, which will best the Burj by 12 meters.

Iran Is Nuts About Nuts

The nation of Iran is the world's largest producer of pistachios, and the sweet green nut is the country's second-largest export behind oil. Due to sanctions, however, it's nearly impossible to buy Iranian-produced pistachios in the United States.

The Middle East Is The Birthplace Of Religion

All three of the world's major monotheistic religions - Christianity, Judaism, and Islam - were founded in the Middle East. The only other major world religion that did not originate in the region, Hinduism, was born not far away, in India.

Food Is An Important Aspect of Middle Eastern Culture

Though each region - Maghreb, Egypt, Levant, Iraq, Gulf - has its own distinct cuisine, most Middle Eastern food shares a common influence in traditional Ottoman recipes. Many countries in this region use olives, chickpeas, grains like rice and flatbreads, chicken, beef, and lamb, yogurt and cheeses, and spices like cumin, nutmeg, turmeric, and caraway in their food preparation.

To sample Los Angeles' best Middle Eastern cuisine, stop by Terrace Restaurant and Lounge today!

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Interesting Facts About "The Middle East" From Terrace

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Though an understanding of Middle Eastern society, culture, and demography isn't necessary for enjoying Terrace Restaurant and Lounge's great Lebanese cuisine, we think knowing more about where our favorite dishes come from adds a little "flavor" to the experience. Read on to learn some interesting facts about the Middle East that might surprise you!

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Fact 1: The Middle East is where the major religions were first created, including: Judaism, Christianity and Muslim.
Fact 2, Famous Mathematician: Al-Khwarizmi, Al-Khwarizmi is known as the father of Algebra. He lived in 780 to 850 CE. He was one of the first people to write about Algebra using words and not letters
Links Used: https://www.intmath.com/basic-algebra/al-khwarizmi-father-algebra.php
http://www.religionfacts.com/

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