Southwest Asia consists of a lot of strategic positions
Located on two peninsulas
Located on a tectonic plate
Why there is such diverse landforms in the area
Land bridge connecting Southwest Asia with Asia, Africa, Europe
Golan Heights
1967, war between Syria and Israel
Hilly, plateau overlooking the Jordan River and the Sea of Galilee
Has been a sight of conflict for decades
Southwest Asia has an eclectic mixture of landforms
Coastal Plains
Mountains
Deserts
Peninsulas and Waterways
Arabian Peninsula
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