The Arab World (Al-Alam Al-Arabi or Arabia) consists of 22
Arabic speaking countries located in North Africa and South-
Western Asia. Its area stretches from the Arabian Gulf to the
Atlantic Ocean, covering the Gulf region, Levant region, Nile
region and Maghreb region. Check out Arabia photos to view the
beautiful nature, culture and historic sites of the Arab World.
The Arab World is rich in oil and natural gas, as well as other
minerals and natural resources. The Arabian history is rich in
culture, achievments and inventions. Arabia is known as the
cradle of civilizations. Over time, many civilizations and
empires have emerged from the Arab World or have conquered the
Arab lands, leaving lots of historic and archaeological remains
in many regions. The Arab World is the cradle of the
monotheistic (divine) religions: Judaism, Christianity and
Islam. It has a wealth of religious sites, which makes it a main
destination for religious tourism, and attracts millions of
pilgrimages each year from all around the wo