WEST ASIA Flashcards by Louie Anzures

How many countries in West Asia can you name? 14

Turkey
Lebanon
Israel
Syria
Jordan
Iraq
Iran
Saudi Arabia
Kuwait
Bahrain
Qatar
United Arab Emirates
Oman
Yemen

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Capital City: Turkey

Ankara

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Currency (Code): Turkey

Turkish Lira (TRY)

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Flag Carrier Airline: Turkey

Turkish Airlines

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Major Airports (IATA Codes): Turkey

Istanbul Airport (IST),

Sabiha Gökçen (SAW),

Esenboğa Airport (ESB)

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Capital City: Lebanon

Beirut

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Currency (Code): Lebanon

Lebanese Pound (LBP)

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Flag Carrier Airline: Lebanon

Middle East Airlines

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Major Airports (IATA Codes): Lebanon

Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)

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Capital City: Israel

Jerusalem

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Currency (Code): Israel

Israeli New Shekel
(ILS)

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Flag Carrier Airline: Israel

El Al Israel
Airlines

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Major Airports
(IATA Codes): Israel

Ben Gurion
International
Airport (TLV)

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Capital City: Syria

Damascus

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Currency (Code): Syria

Syrian Pound
(SYP)

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Flag Carrier
Airline: Syria

Syrian Air

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Major Airports
(IATA Codes): Syria

Damascus International Airport (DAM)

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Capital City: Jordan

Amman

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Currency (Code): Jordan

Jordanian Dinar
(JOD)

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Flag Carrier
Airline: Jordan

Royal Jordanian
Airlines

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Major Airports
(IATA Codes): Jordan

Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)

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Capital City: Iraq

Baghdad

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Currency (Code): Iraq

Iraqi Dinar (IQD)

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Flag Carrier
Airline: Iraq

Iraqi Airways

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Major Airports (IATA Codes): Iraq

Baghdad International Airport (BGW), Erbil International Airport (EBL)

Capital City: Iran

Tehran

Currency (Code): Iran

Iranian Rial (IRR)

Flag Carrier Airline: Iran

Iran Air

Major Airports (IATA Codes): Iran

Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)

Capital City: Saudi Arabia

Riyadh

Currency (Code): Saudi Arabia

Saudi Riyal (SAR)

Flag Carrier Airline: Saudi Arabia

Saudia

Major Airports (IATA Codes): Saudi Arabia

King Khalid International Airport (RUH), King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)

Capital City: Kuwait

Kuwait City

Currency (Code): Kuwait

Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)

Flag Carrier Airline: Kuwait

Kuwait Airways

Major Airports (IATA Codes): Kuwait

Kuwait International Airport (KWI)

Capital City: Bahrain

Manama

Currency (Code): Bahrain

Bahraini Dinar (BHD)

Flag Carrier Airline: Bahrain

Gulf Air

Major Airports (IATA Codes): Bahrain

Bahrain International Airport (BAH)

Capital City: Qatar

Doha

Currency (Code): Qatar

Qatari Riyal (QAR)

Flag Carrier Airline: Qatar

Qatar Airways

Major Airports (IATA Codes): Qatar

Hamad International Airport (DOH)

Capital City: United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi

Currency (Code): United Arab Emirates

UAE Dirham (AED)

Flag Carrier Airline: United Arab Emirates

Emirates, Etihad Airways

Major Airports (IATA Codes): United Arab Emirates

Dubai International Airport (DXB), Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH

Capital City: Oman

Muscat

Currency (Code): Oman

Omani Rial (OMR)

Flag Carrier Airline: Oman

Oman Air

Major Airports (IATA Codes): Oman

Muscat International Airport (MCT), Salalah Airport (SLL)

Capital City: Yemen

Sana'a

Currency (Code): Yemen

Yemeni Rial (YER)

Flag Carrier Airline: Yemen

Yemenia Airways

Major Airports (IATA Codes): Yemen

Sana'a International Airport (SAH), Aden International Airport (ADE)

Slogan of West Asia:

"Where ancient wonders meet modern marvels"

It is home to the famed archaeological site of Petra

Jordan

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, known as "The Rose City."

Petra, Jordan

T or F: It's polite to say "marhaba" (hello) and "salam" (peace) when entering shops or homes.

True

T or F: It's considered appropriate to wear shorts.

False: Inappropriate

Famous for hot air balloon rides and unique rock formations.

Cappadocia, Turkey

Blue glass amulets are widely used to ward off negative energy.

"Nazar" (Evil Eye)

A federation of seven emirates known for ultra-modern cities

United Arab Emirates (UAE)

The tallest building in the world, located in Dubai.

📍Burj Khalifa, UAE

Camel racing: A popular sport in the _____and across the GCC region

UAE

The heart of the Islamic world, home to Mecca and Medina

Saudi Arabia

futuristic stainless steel overwater orbs

Shebara, Saudi Arabia

The Festival of Sacrifice, which takes place at the end of the Hajj pilgrimage.

Eid al-Adha

Capital City: Armenia

Yerevan

Tourism Tagline/Slogan: Armenia

The Hidden Track

Capital City: Azerbaijan

Baku

Tourism Tagline/Slogan: Azerbaijan

Take Another Look

Capital City: Cyprus

Nicosia

Tourism Tagline/Slogan: Cyprus

Cyprus in your Heart

Tourism Tagline/Slogan: Georgia

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