Overview of
Southwest Asia and North Africa

There is a lot of tension in this region, politically and culturally.
Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA) Is often called the Middle East.
This region shows hazards of lengthy amount of human development.
Large diversity of environmental settings and landforms.
Very dry region, so countries must conserve water
OPEC influences much economic activity in this area.
The roles of women in this region remain an issue, but are shifting.
High standards of living for some countries, however there are many less developed countries.