Middle East

interesting facts about Pyramids
9 Oct

26 Interesting Facts About The Pyramids

Pyramids are truly amazing. They date back for thousands of years, and they’ve served all kinds of intriguing purposes – though largely for honoring the dead, as you’ll soon discover! Most famously, the pyramids of Giza were once used to help mark the passing of Egypt and Nubia’s rulers and pharaoahs during ancient times. And …
facts about doha
1 May

10 Delightful Facts about Doha

Doha is easily one of the most fascinating cities in the eastern world. It boasts incredible skyscrapers, a bustling port, and even a more recent world-famous stadium. But how much do you really know about this curious Middle Eastern city? Here are some fun facts about Doha worth keeping in mind. 1. Where is Doha, …
Interesting facts about Jerumsalem
29 Aug

15 Jubilant Facts About Jerusalem

Jerusalem is an important city with an intensive history behind it – and to this day, it remains territory which is hotly disputed. The city remains one of the oldest on the planet, though both Israel and Palestine lay claim to it as their capital. Internationally, however, there is no consensus over who has the …
facts about Dubai
27 Aug

23 Delightful Facts About Dubai

Captivating, cosmopolitan, and modern – Dubai is an absolute adventure playground when it comes to tourist destinations. Before you decide to pay a visit to the UAE’s finest, read up with our must-know fun facts about Dubai. 1. It’s not actually what many people think it is… Dubai is not a country. It is a …
interesting facts about Palestine
1 May

13 Pleasant Facts about Palestine

Looking to boost your knowledge of the Middle East? Take a look at these fun facts about Palestine! 1. Where is Palestine? Palestine is a country of partially recognised state territories, including the West Bank and Gaza Strip in the Middle East. 2. Palestine has plenty of borders. The West Bank is bordered by Jordan …
interesting facts about Oman
16 Apr

14 Outstanding Facts About Oman

Like to know a little more about the countries of the world? Take a look at these fun facts about Oman! 1. Where is Oman? Oman is a beautiful and culturally historic country on the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East. It is bordered by UAE to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west and …
Medina gathering
10 Apr

12 Magnificent Facts About Medina

Medina is an extremely important city in Islam – in that it remains one of the holiest locations for Muslims to make pilgrimages to across the glove. It’s regarded as the second of the holy cities to Mecca, and is in fact around 275 miles away from the main pilgrimage point! Here are some fun …
Fun Facts about The Dead Sea
8 Feb

12 Salty Facts About The Dead Sea

With a name like The Dead Sea, how could we miss it out? That’s what we thought, so we put pen to paper to create a list of fun facts about the Dead Sea that are sure to have you talking and Googling for days. 1. The Dead Sea is seriously salty. The Dead Sea …
Sunset skyline in Kuwait
24 Jan

17 Kooky Facts About Kuwait

Looking to learn some fascinating facts about the Middle East to impress your friends? Start with these fun facts about Kuwait! 1. Where is Kuwait? Kuwait is a small Arab country on the Persian Gulf in Asia. 2. It’s been independent since the 1960s. Formerly under British control, Kuwait gained independence in 1961. 3. It …
Interesting facts about Sana'a Yemen
29 Dec

15 Seriously Cool Facts About Sana’a

Like to learn a little more about the capital cities of the world? Take a look at these fun facts about Sana’a! 1. Where is Sana’a? Sana’a is the capital city of Yemen. 2. Here’s how to pronounce it. Wondering how to say the name of this wonderful city? It’s pronounced San-eye-ah. 3. It’s just …
facts about Yemen
19 Dec

A Yaffle* Of 16 Fun Facts About Yemen

Want to boost your knowledge of the Middle East and increase your chances of winning the next geography quiz? Why not start with a yaffle* of fun Facts about Yemen? 1. Where is Yemen? Yemen is an Arab country in southwest Asia. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the north and Oman to the …
Fun Tehran Facts
8 Dec

13 Top Facts About Tehran

Tehran is the vibrant and politically charged capital of Iran. As an ancient stronghold, the capital Tehran has a mixture of old and modern architecture – it is truly fascinating! It is situated at the foot of the Elburz mountain range, giving spectacular views – and here are some more fun facts about Tehran that …
interesting facts about Jordan
5 Dec

21 Jolly Facts About Jordan

There’s lots to explore in this history-rich country, but before you go on your adventures be sure to look through these fun facts about Jordan so you can impress the locals! 1. Where in the world is Jordan? Jordan is a small country at the crossroads of the Middle East, serving as a strategic nexus …
interesting facts about Israel
27 Nov

16 Interesting Facts About Israel

Israel’s place in the world is both in the Middle East and at the corner of the Mediterranean – and it’s full of amazing, ancient history. Here are some fun facts about Israel you may not be aware of. 1. Israel has lots of different neighbours. Israel shares borders with a variety of different countries …
interesting facts about Bahrain
17 Nov

17 Breathtaking Facts About Bahrain

Looking to boost your knowledge of the Middle East and improve your chances of winning the next geography quiz? Check out these 17 fun facts about Bahrain! 1. Bahrain is technically an island group. Consisting of 33 islands, Bahrain is an archipelago in the Persian Gulf. 2. It has plenty of neighbours. Its nearest neighbours …