Countries in Western Asia
Western Asia — commonly known as the Middle East — is a geopolitically vital region at the crossroads of Europe, Africa, and Asia. It encompasses Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and the Gulf states. The region holds the world's largest proven oil and gas reserves, making it central to global energy markets. Western Asia is also the birthplace of three Abrahamic religions — Judaism, Christianity, and Islam — and home to some of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, including Damascus and Jericho.
Complete list of countries in western asia
| # | Country | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.59M | |
| 2 | 11.29M | |
| 3 | 5.34M | |
| 4 | 11.73M | |
| 5 | 5.48M | |
| 6 | 5.49M | |
| 7 | 32.68M | |
| 8 | 10.13M | |
| 9 | 25.62M | |
| 10 | 4.00M | |
| 11 | 10.24M | |
| 12 | 4.88M | |
| 13 | 3.17M | |
| 14 | 35.30M | |
| 15 | 46.12M | |
| 16 | 3.08M | |
| 17 | 85.66M |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which countries are in Western Asia?
Western Asia (the Middle East) includes Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.
What is Western Asia known for?
Western Asia is known as the cradle of human civilization (Mesopotamia in Iraq), birthplace of the Abrahamic religions, world's largest oil and gas reserves, ancient cities like Jerusalem, Damascus, and Istanbul, and modern megaprojects in the Gulf states (Burj Khalifa, NEOM).
What is the most populated country in Western Asia?
Iran is the most populated country in Western Asia with about 87 million people, followed by Turkey at about 85 million and Iraq at about 42 million.