Preposterous Middle East

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  1. 3. legendary pre-Islamic omani figure, often considered a king or tribal leader,
  2. 4. Extremely dry area where shrubs are located, usually sandy
  3. 6. Located in NE Africa, Nile river starts here
  4. 9. a landlocked country in South-Central Asia.
  5. 10. RIver found in Egpyt, Sudan, South Sudan and ethiopia.
  6. 15. Located south of the STraight of hormuz, Borders the Arabian Sea and Yemen
  7. 17. Capital of oman
  8. 19. An owl native to Afganistan
  9. 20. Middle Eastern country involved in the six day war and borders syria
  10. 21. wild cat native to Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Asia
  11. 23. native to arid regions of Balochistan, known for its burrowing habits
  12. 24. Afghan politician and economist, known for serving as the spokesperson for the Afghan government and later as the chief of staff under President Ashraf Ghani.
  13. 25. Rich in oil,Invaded by Iraq in the Gulf War
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  1. 1. Capital of west bank (Palenstine) and Israel
  2. 2. Middle Eastern dish made with layers of toasted or fried bread, yogurt, chickpeas, and various toppings like meat or pine nuts.
  3. 5. Dry shrubland in the desert - savannah area
  4. 7. Group that occupied Afghanistan in 2021 - Present
  5. 8. Historical person to Kuwait
  6. 11. native to Europe, Asia, and Africa, commonly found in warm, open habitats like grasslands and savannas.
  7. 12. artificial island in Kuwait, off the coast of Kuwait City's promenade
  8. 13. The holy book of islam
  9. 14. Land Between rivers
  10. 16. related to or associated with lakes, especially in terms of geological or ecological features.
  11. 18. 1967 conflict in which Israel fought Egypt, Jordan, and Syria
  12. 22. A month of fasting