Multiple choice general knowledge

Where is the region called Al Jazirah?

  1. Saudi Arabia

  2. Turkey

  3. Iran

  4. Iraq
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Explanation

Al Jazirah (meaning 'the island' in Arabic) refers to the region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in Iraq, also known as Mesopotamia. This fertile region is considered part of the 'Cradle of Civilization.' Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Iran are all regional powers but the term Al Jazirah specifically refers to the Iraqi region between the two rivers.

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