Middle East
[/ˈmɪdəl iːst/]
noun
Oriente Médio
1. A geopolitical region encompassing Western Asia and parts of North Africa, typically including countries from Egypt to Iran and from Turkey to Yemen
The Middle East is home to some of the world's oldest civilizations.
O Oriente Médio é lar de algumas das civilizações mais antigas do mundo.
2. A region characterized by significant oil reserves, diverse cultures, religions, and historically complex geopolitical dynamics
Oil production in the Middle East significantly affects global energy markets.
A produção de petróleo no Oriente Médio afeta significativamente os mercados globais de energia.
In Brazilian media and academia, 'Oriente Médio' is the standard term used when discussing this region's politics, economics, and culture. The region holds significant importance in global discussions about oil, religion, conflict resolution, and international relations. In Portugal, 'Médio Oriente' is preferred due to different word order conventions in European Portuguese, though both forms are understood.
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