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Calibrate Peer ReviewTM: Petroleum Geology of the Persian Gulf Region
Students explore the origin and distribution of oil and gas in a region of global significance, the Middle East including the geologic history and the socio-political and environmental issues associated with hydrocarbon exploration and...
Middle East Policy Council
Mepc: Teach Mideast: Qatar
In an effort to educate the western world on the Middle East and Islam, the MEPC presents this overview of Qatar.
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas: Kuwait
In this Perry-Castaneda Collection of maps of Kuwait you can find political maps, relief maps and a series of maps showing Iraqi positions and U.S. positions during Desert Storm in 1991.
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University of Texas: Bahrain: Political Map
A political map of Bahrain from the Perry-Castaneda Collection showing the major cities and highways. A map inset shows where this island country is located in the Persian Gulf in relation to Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
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University of Texas: Iran: Regional Physiography
A great map showing the physical features of Iran. See how it is bordered by mountains. From the Perry-Castaneda Collection.
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University of Texas: Iran: Country Profile
This wall map of Iran from the Perry-Castaneda Collection is comprised of seven individual maps showing many aspects of Iran. Clicking on the individual map will enlarge it for your perusal. You can also click on the text to see a brief...
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University of Texas: Kuwait: Political Map
A political map of Kuwait showing its major cities and highways. The map from the Perry-Castaneda Collection shows how Kuwait is tucked between Iraq and Saudi Arabia.
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University of Texas: Saudi Arabia: Political Map
A political map of Saudi Arabia from the Perry-Castaneda Collection showing the major cities, province boundaries, and major highways.
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University of Texas: Saudi Arabia: Economic Activity
A map showing Saudi Arabia's economic activity as of 1993. You can find out the industries in the country and the natural resources that fuel those industries. From the Perry-Castaneda Collection.
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University of Texas: Saudi Arabia: Small Political Map
This map of Saudi Arabia is very easy to read. It shows the major cities and its location in relation to other countries in the Middle East. From the Perry-Castaneda Collection.
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University of Texas: Oman Political Map
A political map of Oman from the Perry-Castaneda Collection clearly showing Oman in relation to its neighbors.
Geographic
Photius: Bahrain Geography and Population
Read about Bahrain's topography. Made up of several islands, you can find out how the country is connected by causeways from one island to the next.
PBS
Pbs: Gulf War Chronology
This site provides a map and dates concerning the chronology of the Gulf War.
Other
Hoover Digest: Kuwaiti Complexities
A report on the recent election held in Kuwait in July 2004. The author argues that Kuwait is making slow but steady progress in becoming a democracy.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Bahrain
Great reference directory for finding information on Bahrain in the Middle East. Content includes background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography,...
Read Works
Read Works: City of Broken Records
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about the city of Dubai and its attempts to break several world records. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Gulf War
Resource describes the Persian Gulf War (2 August 1990 - 28 February 1991) against Iraq led by Saddam Hussein.