West Asia
A regional overview of West Asia's key physical and cultural geographic features.
Internal
Defines the major internal landforms that structure West Asia.
Middle Eastern Plateau
The core highlands and plateaus of West Asia, including parts of Turkey, Iran, and the Levant.
Turkish Anatolia
The peninsula of land largely constituting modern Turkey, characterized by mountains, plateaus, and historically significant plains.
Levant
A region spanning modern Lebanon, Syria, Israel, Palestine, and Jordan characterized by coastal plains, mountains, and historic cities.
Persian Plains
The broad dry plains of central Iran and surrounding areas, often characterized by low rainfall and sparse settlement.
Bordering
Lists the major neighboring regions or countries that define West Asia’s external boundaries.
South-East Europe
Includes Turkey's European part and the nations of the Balkans, serving as a cultural and geographic bridge.
North Africa
The regions of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt that border West Asia across the Sahara and Mediterranean basin.
Caucasus
The region of the Caucasus Mountains serving as a natural barrier and cultural border between the Black Sea and Caspian Sea.