Insights into the Arabian Peninsula: Culture, Religion, and Economy
Discover the diverse aspects of the Arabian Peninsula, encompassing countries like Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, and Yemen. Explore the significance of Islam in shaping daily life, the Five Pillars of Islam, the pivotal role of oil as a natural resource and key export, the formation of OPEC, and the transition to urban living in this region.
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The Arabian Peninsula
-Countries of this subregion: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen -Islam: monotheistic religion based on the teachings of the prophet Muhammad -Islam dictates way of life in the Arabian Peninsula
Five Pillars of Islam -Faith: Must follow the statement that There is no God but Allah -Prayer: Must pray five times a day in a mosque (Muslim place of worship) or wherever convenient -Charity: Support the faith as well as the less fortunate -Fasting: During Ramadan, no eating or drinking from sun up to sun down -Pilgrimage: All Muslims are expected to make a journey (hajj) to the holy city of Mecca
Importance of Oil -Oil is the most important natural resource in the Arabian Peninsula -It is the primary export for all Arabian Peninsula countries
Importance of Oil -OPEC: Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries -Formed in 1960 to control worldwide oil prices -Member countries: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Iran, and Iraq
The Change to Urban Life -The majority of citizens of the Arabian Peninsula countries live in cities -1960: Region was about 25% urbanized -2015: Region is about 80% urbanized -More jobs are located in cities -Desert regions outside of cities are not desirable for living
