Its human struggles as torturous as its landscape, the Middle East has become, as in ancient times, a nexus of bitter conflict. This enlightening map contains information about each country as well as detail about the conflicts, religions, and resources which figure into the atmosphere of tension in the region. Published in October 2002 as half of a two–map set with "Heart of the Middle East."

Page Size: 31.25 x 20.25 in (791 x 511 mm)