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Natural Resources of the Middle East

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Petroleum

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Located in the Persian Gulf region, Arabian Peninsula, and Caspian Sea area. Crucial for global energy supply and economic stability.

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Natural Gas

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Found in the Persian Gulf region and Eastern Mediterranean Sea. Important for energy and heating around the world.

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Phosphate Rocks

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Located mainly in Morocco, Jordan, and Syria. Central ingredient in fertilizer production.

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Potash

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Primarily in Jordan and Israel around the Dead Sea. Used mainly in fertilizers.

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Copper

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Located in Turkey, Iran, and Saudi Arabia. Essential for electrical equipment and construction.

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Gold

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Mined in Saudi Arabia and Turkey. A valuable metal for investments, jewelry, and electronics.

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Iron Ore

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Found in Turkey, Iran, and Saudi Arabia. Major component in steel production which is critical for construction and manufacturing.

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Sulfur

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Found in Iraq. Used in industrial processes such as fertilizer, plastics, and chemicals production.

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Gypsum

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Located in Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. Used in construction, especially plaster and wallboard.

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Uranium

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Found in Jordan and Turkey. Valuable for nuclear energy generation and military applications.

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Marble

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Located in Turkey, Egypt, and Iran. Used in construction, sculpture, and as a dimension stone.

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Zinc

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Located primarily in Iran, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia. Important for galvanization and alloying processes.

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Asphalt

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Deposits found in the Dead Sea and Syria. Used for paving roads and waterproofing.

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Selenium

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Found in copper smelting regions in Turkey and Iran. Used in electronics, glassmaking, and as a nutritional supplement.

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Helium

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Found in natural gas reserves in Algeria and Qatar. Used in scientific research, medical applications, and in balloons.

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