This book contains blank outline maps of the continent/region, tables and graphics depicting the size, population, resources and water, commodities , trade, cities, languages, religions, industry, energy, food and agriculture, demographic statistics, aspects of the national economies, and aspects of the national governments of the Middle East. Sections of the book include: (1) "The Land"; (2) "Countries and Their Populations"; (3) "Ethnic and Religious Groups"; (4) "Organizations, Trade, Energy"; (5) "Education, Literacy, Health"; and (6) "Individual Country Maps." (EH)