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List of Countries in MENA

Published by Gbaf News

Posted on April 8, 2013

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· Last updated: September 27, 2024

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1 Algeria
2 Bahrain
3 Egypt
4 Iran
5 Iraq
6 Israel
7 Jordan
8 Kuwait
9 Lebanon
10 Libya
11 Morocco
12 Oman
13 Palestine
14 Qatar
15 Saudi Arabia
16 Syria
17 Tunisia
18 United Arab Emirates
19 Yemen
20 Armenia
21 Azerbaijan
22 Cyprus
23 Djibouti
24 Georgia
25 Malta
26 Somalia
27 Sudan
28 Turkey

Key Takeaways

  • MENA refers to Middle East and North Africa – vital for trade finance and regional banking coverage.
  • Definitions vary: core includes ~19 countries, while others expand the region up to ~25 based on context.
  • Common definitions include Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen.
  • Extended definitions sometimes include Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cyprus, Djibouti, Georgia, Malta, Somalia, Sudan, Turkey for broader analysis.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does MENA stand for?
MENA stands for Middle East and North Africa, a region used in economic, geopolitical and media contexts.
How many countries are in the MENA region?
Most definitions include 19 core countries, while extended definitions may include up to around 25 including Cyprus, Turkey, etc.
Why do definitions vary?
Organizations like the World Bank, UN agencies, and others use different country groupings based on analytic, development or geopolitical purposes.

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