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Dubai, UAE
Southwest Asia Today
Georgia 7th Grade StandardsCompare and contrast the economic systems
in Israel, Saudi Arabia and TurkeyEvaluate how the literacy rate affects the
standard of livingExplain the primary function of the
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Explain how most countries have a mixed economy located on the continuum between pure market and pure command.
Standard of Living vs. Literacy Rate & GDP per capita
Literacy Rate – percentage of the population at a specific age that can read and write
GDP per capita – GDP based on population
Standard of Living – the degree of wealth and material comfort available to the general population of a country.
GDP – total value of all goods and services (Gross Domestic Product)
Are literacy rate and GDP linked to standard of living?
High Standards of Living vs.Low Standards of Living
IsraelPopulation – 7,821,850Literacy rate – 97%GDP per capita -
$36,200Manufacturing,
technology
Saudi ArabiaPopulation – 27,345,986Literacy rate – 87%GDP per capita -
$31,300Oil production
YemenPopulation –
26,052,966Literacy rate – 65%GDP per capita -
$2,500Oil production, coffee,
fish
AfghanistanPopulation –
31,822,848Literacy rate – 28% GDP per capita -
$1,100Agriculture
Other Standards of LivingUnited States
Literacy Rate – 99%GDP per capita -
$52,800 (318,892,103)Qatar
Literacy Rate – 96.3%GDP per capita -
$103,900 (2,123,160)Iraq
Literacy Rate – 78.5%GDP per capita $7,100
(32,585,692)
Cuba Literacy Rate 99.8%
Second highest in worldGDP per capita -
$10,200
ChinaLiteracy Rate – 95.1%GDP per capita - $9,800Population –
1,355,692,576 Highest in the world
World Literacy Map
The Eastern MediterraneanIncludes Turkey*,
Jordan, Israel*, Lebanon, Syria, and Palestinian territories
Faced many conflictsStruggle to achieve
peaceCamp David
AccordsNot much oil but
they do have areas with mild climates and fertile lands
Farming is important
TurkeyMild Mediterranean
climate (cooler, gets rain)Largest population in SWA
(81,000,000) Agriculture for local useExports cotton and tobaccoProduces textiles, steel,
and carsGradually moved from
gov’t-directed economy to more private enterprise
75% of people live in cities
IsraelHighly developed and
industrial economyHigh tech
manufacturing (aviation, computers), financial services, timber, and agriculture
Government owns many businesses but is gradually privatizing companiesmoving from
command toward market
Arabian PeninsulaSaudi Arabia*, Yemen,
UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain
Oil exports support economies
Oil discovered in 1930’sMajor suppliers of the wo
rld’s energyPetrochemicals
products made from petroleum and natural gas
plastics, cosmetics, detergents, fertilizers, etc.
OPECOrganization of
Petroleum Exporting Countries
Decides how much oil to produce and the price
12 member nations around the world
Saudi ArabiaWorld’s leading producer
of oilSchools, hospitals, roads,
and airports built with oil income
Building new industries to diversify economy
95% of oil industry operated by government
Relies on specialized labor from other countries
Gov’t trying to increase private ownership of business
The Persian Gulf CountriesIncludes Kuwait,
Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Profits from oil exports used to build strong, wealthy economies
Education, health care, and other services provided to citizens for free
Diversifying economy in case oil runs out
Economic continuum
Command
Market
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Assessment
1. Literacy Rate2. GDP3. Qatar4. OPEC5. Turkey6. Saudi Arabia7. Israel8. Afghanistan
A. Highest GDP per person in the Middle East
B. Total of goods and services sold in a country
C. Organization which keeps oil prices high for the world
D. Eastern Mediterranean nation with modern economy and 81 million people
E. Lowest GDP per person ($1100) and lowest literacy rate (28%)
F. % of people over 15 who can read and write
G. 24th in world GDP, modern economy, financial center, timber, agriculture
H. World’s largest oil producer
Governments of Middle EastLet’s review the
different types of governmentsAbsolute MonarchyDictatorshipAutocracyOligarchyDemocracy
Parliamentary Presidential
TheocracyKing Abdallah (SA)Hasan Ruhani (Ir.)Ayatollah Khameini (Ir.)Benjamin Netanyahu (Is.)
Standard SS7CG5The student will explain the structures of the national governments of Southwest Asia (Middle East)
a. Compare the parliamentary democracy of the State of Israel, the monarchy of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the theocracy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, distinguishing the form of leadership and the role of the citizen in terms of voting rights and personal freedoms.
IsraelParliamentary Democracy
Prime Minister and Parliament are elected by the people (exception to the rule)
Parliament is known as Knesset (120 members, 4 yr. terms)
Coalition government of many parties. Prime Minister is Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu President (Reuven Rivlin) is a ceremonial role, not
part of three branchesMajor issue is security.All citizens can vote and speak freely.
Saudi ArabiaIslamic absolute monarchy
The king inherits his positionQur’an is the constitution of the country, which is
governed on the basis of Islamic law (Shari’a). No political parties and no national elections• Cabinet is appointed by king (many are royal family
members)• Male citizens (and soon ALL citizens) elect local council
members.The King of Saudi Arabia is both head of state and
the head of governmentKing Abdallah has ruled since 2005.
IranAyatollah Ali Khamenei is the
Head of State (1989-present) Religious leader – theocracy “Supreme Leader” according
to Qur’an Appointed by special
committee for lifeElection of president in June
2013 Hasan Ruhani:
“My government will be one of prudence and hope and my message is about saving the economy, reviving ethics and interaction with the world.”
IraqSaddam Hussein (former dictator)was
captured (2003) by U.S. and tried by the Iraqi government.
U.S. has sponsored elections but split between Sunni, Shiite, and Kurds has made free elections difficult.
2010 open and free elections Prime Minister – Nouri al-MalikiParliamentary Government
U.S. soldiers are leavingViolence continues to disrupt stability
AfghanistanUnited States’ goal: stabilize and
bring democracy.Constitution set in 2004 with help
of N.A.T.O.Hamad Karzai
president elected in 2009—Presidential Democracy
backed by the U.S.Taliban still in control of parts of
southern and southeastern Afghanistan and Pakistan
Democracy has been slow to grow because of fear and influence of Taliban
Assessment1. Israel2. Iran3. Saudi Arabia
a. Parliamentary Democracy
b. Monarchyc. Theocracy
A. Ayatollah Khameini
B. Benjamin Netanyahu
C. King Abdullah
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