The Middle East map was published in February 1991 during the Gulf War. It accompanied "The Middle East: States in Turmoil" map. With a variety of geographical features, extensive transportation details, and such sites as ruins and oil fields noted, this is a fine example of the detailed cartography National Geographic is known for.
The 1991 Middle East map features:• Capitals, cities, and towns
• Areas of intermittent drainage
• Mountains, passes, rivers, lakes, water holes, swamps, sand, volcanic debris, and areas below sea level
• Roads, railroads, canals, and airports
• Ruins, craters, and oil fields
• Geographical equivalents
Coverage Area: Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Lebanon, Jordan, Cyprus, Djibouti, eastern Egypt, southern Turkey, northern Ethiopia, eastern Sudan
| Geography | Middle East |
|---|---|
| Geotype | Region |
| Map Type | Historical Maps |
| Publisher | National Geographic |
| Usage Type | Classroom Maps |