Middle East and North Africa
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An austere form of Sunni fundamentalism in the Islam religion that is heavily promoted by Saudi Arabia.

The name given to big-name, well-known architects who participate in construction to market or brand a city.

The process by which water is transferred from land to the atmosphere by evaporation from soil and other surfaces and by transpiration from plants.

A trade cartel of oil producing states, mostly Middle Eastern that uses its power to influence global oil markets.

A belief and adherence to the idea that Jewish people should be allowed to establish and maintain their own state in Israel.

Money that leaves other areas of the world seeking a location with strong secrecy laws where money can be hidden and invested without scrutiny.

The period in Europe from roughly 500 to 1100 associated with limited urban growth, economic development or knowledge production.

An area where waters drains from and flows into a river or a number of tributaries.

A grassy plain that contains few trees.

The pilgrimage to Mecca required of all devout Muslims at east once in their lives.

The Christian Church in Egypt, one of the oldest on the world.

A nomadic people living in the desert regions of the Middle East and North Africa.

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