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Comment by thewhitetulip

3 days ago

But the correct term is West Asia and not middle east

(I live here and yet I didn't know it until this was shown as West Asia war on the news)

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oblio  3 days ago

The entire region needs a better name. It's own name, something that's not meant to be "in the middle, between more important regions", "west of what people consider more important".

I was actually thinking about that and stuff like "Fertile Crescent" would be more neutral (but it risks not covering places like Arabia).

I wonder if locals have a generic name for the entire region that's more appropriate.

  • thewhitetulip  3 days ago

    I suppose West Asia is the default name for that region just like South Asia is for India and neighbouring countries