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'''Arabia''' is a peninsula in the [[Middle East]], consisting mostly of desert. Arabia has long served as a junction for travelers from [[Europe]], [[Africa]], and [[Asia]]. The region is dominated by [[Saudi Arabia]], a [[Muslim]] [[theocracy]]. Most Arabians are [[Muslims]]. | '''Arabia''' is a peninsula in the [[Middle East]], consisting mostly of desert. Arabia has long served as a junction for travelers from [[Europe]], [[Africa]], and [[Asia]]. The region is dominated by [[Saudi Arabia]], a [[Muslim]] [[theocracy]]. Most Arabians are [[Muslims]]. | ||
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Revision as of 00:09, November 5, 2007
Arabia is a peninsula in the Middle East, consisting mostly of desert. Arabia has long served as a junction for travelers from Europe, Africa, and Asia. The region is dominated by Saudi Arabia, a Muslim theocracy. Most Arabians are Muslims.
Arabia may refer also to the Arab world. South Arabia refers to the region known as Yemen.