MIDDLE EAST ITINERARIES

The Middle East extends from Turkey to the Persian Gulf. Saudia Arabia is geographically the largest Middle Eastern nation while Bahrain is the smallest. Arabs,Turks, Persians, Kurds, constitute the largest ethnic groups in the region by population. Most of the countries that border the Persian Gulf have vast reserves of crude oil which has significantly contributed to the economy. Tourism continues to rise, with Turkey, United Arab Emirates (Dubai), Iran, and Jordan being the most visited.