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Natural Resources of the Middle East
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Selenium
Found in copper smelting regions in Turkey and Iran. Used in electronics, glassmaking, and as a nutritional supplement.
Helium
Found in natural gas reserves in Algeria and Qatar. Used in scientific research, medical applications, and in balloons.
Marble
Located in Turkey, Egypt, and Iran. Used in construction, sculpture, and as a dimension stone.
Gypsum
Located in Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. Used in construction, especially plaster and wallboard.
Petroleum
Located in the Persian Gulf region, Arabian Peninsula, and Caspian Sea area. Crucial for global energy supply and economic stability.
Zinc
Located primarily in Iran, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia. Important for galvanization and alloying processes.
Iron Ore
Found in Turkey, Iran, and Saudi Arabia. Major component in steel production which is critical for construction and manufacturing.
Gold
Mined in Saudi Arabia and Turkey. A valuable metal for investments, jewelry, and electronics.
Potash
Primarily in Jordan and Israel around the Dead Sea. Used mainly in fertilizers.
Natural Gas
Found in the Persian Gulf region and Eastern Mediterranean Sea. Important for energy and heating around the world.
Uranium
Found in Jordan and Turkey. Valuable for nuclear energy generation and military applications.
Phosphate Rocks
Located mainly in Morocco, Jordan, and Syria. Central ingredient in fertilizer production.
Copper
Located in Turkey, Iran, and Saudi Arabia. Essential for electrical equipment and construction.
Sulfur
Found in Iraq. Used in industrial processes such as fertilizer, plastics, and chemicals production.
Asphalt
Deposits found in the Dead Sea and Syria. Used for paving roads and waterproofing.
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