West Asia, also called Western Asia or Southwest Asia, is the westernmost region of Asia. As defined by most academics, UN bodies and other institutions, the subregion consists of … See more

The term West Asia is used pragmatically and has no "correct" or generally accepted … See more

"Western Asia" was in use as a geographical term in the early 19th century, before "Near East " became current as a geopolitical concept. In the context of the history of cl… See more

The region is surrounded by eight major seas; the Aegean Sea, the Black Sea, the Caspian Sea, the Persian Gulf, the Arabian Sea, the Gulf of Aden, the Red Sea, and the Mediter… See more