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Middle East Country Comparisons

Middle East Country Comparisons. Words to Know!. Iran Israel Saudi Arabia Turkey Theocracy Absolute Monarchy Parliamentary Democracy. Two Main Questions for Government…. How does the Government distribute power? How do the citizens participate in government?.

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Middle East Country Comparisons

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  1. Middle East Country Comparisons

  2. Words to Know! • Iran • Israel • Saudi Arabia • Turkey • Theocracy • Absolute Monarchy • Parliamentary Democracy

  3. Two Main Questions for Government… • How does the Government distribute power? • How do the citizens participate in government?

  4. Describe the ways governments distribute power • Unitary- a form of government in which power is held by one central authority. • Confederation-voluntary associations of independent states that, to secure some common purpose, agree to certain limitations on their freedom of action and establish some joint machinery of consultation or deliberation. • Federal-a form of government in which power is divided between one central and several regional authorities.

  5. Citizen participation in government • Autocratic-government in which one person possesses unlimited power and the citizen has little if any role in the government. • Oligarchic-Government by the few, sometimes a government in which a small group exercises control especially for corrupt and selfish purposes. The citizen has very limited role. • Democratic-Government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or indirectly.

  6. Graphic Organizer Use this as an example for your notes on each country ---

  7. Iran

  8. A little of Iran’s history… • Known as Persia until 1935 • Iran became an Islamic republic in 1979 after the ruling monarchy was overthrown, forces established a theocratic system of government with ultimate political authority in the Supreme Leader • Small group of people within country have power • President is elected, but ultimate power with Supreme Leader

  9. Geography: Iran • Climate: mostly arid or semiarid, subtropical along Caspian coast • Terrain: mountainous in the northwest, desert in the east • Natural resources: petroleum • Land use: arable land: 9.78% • Natural hazards: periodic droughts, earthquakes • Environment - current issues: air pollution, especially in urban areas, deforestation; overgrazing; desertification; oil pollution in the Persian Gulf

  10. People: Iran • Life expectancy: 70.06 years • Ethnic groups: Persian 51%, Azeri 24%, Kurd 7%, Arab 3%, • Religions: Muslim 98% (Shi'a 89%, Sunni 9%), other2% • Languages: Persian and Persian dialects 58% • Literacy: 77%

  11. Government: Iran • Country name: Islamic Republic of Iran • Government type: theocratic republic • Capital: Tehran • Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal • Supreme Leader of Iran is a religious leader • has final say on all matters • An elected president is head of government • but can be removed at any time by the Supreme Leader President Hassan Rouhani Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

  12. Economy: Iran • GDP - per capita: $10,600 (2010 est.) • Labor force: agriculture: 30% industry: 25% services: 45% (2001 est.) • Unemployment rate: 15% according to the Iranian government (2007 est.) • Agriculture – products: wheat, rice, wool; caviar • Industries: petroleum • Exports –petroleum 80%, chemicals, and Persian carpets • Exports – partners: Japan 14.1%, China 12.9%, Turkey 7.3%, Italy 6.3%, South Korea 5.7%, (2006) • Imports – partners: Germany 12.1%, China 10.6%, UAE 9.4%, South Korea 6.2%(2006)

  13. Describe the ways governments distribute power • Unitary- a form of government in which power is held by one central authority. • Confederation-voluntary associations of independent states that, to secure some common purpose, agree to certain limitations on their freedom of action and establish some joint machinery of consultation or deliberation. • Federal-a form of government in which power is divided between one central and several regional authorities. • Interactive Notebook Question: • Which is Iran today? Unitary

  14. Citizen participation in government • Autocratic-government in which one person possesses unlimited power and the citizen has little if any role in the government. • Oligarchic-Government by a few, a government in which a small group exercises control especially for corrupt and selfish purposes. The citizen has very limited role. • Democratic-Government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or indirectly. • Interactive Notebook Question: • Which is Iran today? Oligarchic

  15. Two Types of Democracies • Parliamentary-system of government having the real executive power vested in a cabinet composed of members of the legislature who are individually and collectively responsible to the legislature. May have a Prime Minister elected by the legislature. • Presidential-a system of government in which the president is constitutionally independent of the legislature. • Do either of these apply to Iran? If yes, which one? Remember this guy?

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  17. Iran– Living and Jobs • Much of Iran’s population lives in the western mountainous part of the country. Northern (rain forest) and eastern (desert) parts are not very populous. • Iran has an oil-reliant economy with many jobs in this sector

  18. Interactive Notebook Question Think-Pair-Share • What does it mean when Shia Muslims make up 90%+ of the population in Iran? Would there be conflict in the society with the other 10%?

  19. Israel

  20. Geography: Israel • Climate: temperate; hot and dry in southern and eastern desert areas • Terrain: Negev desert in the south • Natural resources: timber, natural gas, sand, etc. • Natural hazards: occasional sandstorms, droughts; periodic earthquakes • Environment - current issues: limited arable land and natural fresh water resources; desertification; air pollution Sea of Galilee Negev Desert

  21. People: Israel • Life expectancy: 80.96 years • Ethnic groups: Jewish 76.4%; (non-Jewish 23.6% (mostly Arab) (2004) • Religions: Jewish 76.4%, Muslim 16%, Arab Christians 1.7%, • Languages: Hebrew (official), Arabic, English • Literacy: 97.1%

  22. Government: Israel • Government type: parliamentary democracy • Capital: name: Jerusalem • Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal • Chief of State– A president is elected as a ceremonial type leader • Head of Government– A prime minister is chosen by the legislative branch (Knesset). The prime minister runs governmental matters. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

  23. The economy of Israel is a diversified mixed economy Poor in natural resources, Israel depends on imports of petroleum, coal, food, uncut diamonds, other production inputs, and military equipment. • The country's GDP per capita has been $29,800 (2010 est.). • Israel diamond industry is one of the world's centers for diamond cutting and polishing. It is also a world leader in software development and is a major tourist destination.

  24. Economy: Israel • Unemployment rate: 6.7% (2010 est) • Agriculture – products: citrus, vegetables, cotton; beef, poultry, dairy products • Industries: high-technology projects, diamond cutting • Exports – partners: US 38.4% • Imports – commodities: raw materials, military equipment, rough diamonds, fuels • Imports – partners: US 12.4%

  25. Graphic Organizer Use this as an example for your notes on each country ---

  26. Israel--- Living and Jobs • Over 70% of Israel’s population lives along the western Mediterranean coast • Job diversity is greater in Israel than any other Middle Eastern country • Israel has a heavy tourism industry-WHY? • multi-national corporations are located within Israel providing high paying jobs for much of its population

  27. Think about it! What does the Literacy Rate for Israel mean for their economy?

  28. Saudi Arabia

  29. Geography: Saudi Arabia • Saudi Arabia is the birthplace of Islam and home to Islam's two holiest shrines in Mecca and Medina. The king's official title is the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. • Climate: harsh, dry desert • Terrain: mostly uninhabited, sandy desert • Natural resources: petroleum • Natural hazards: frequent sand and dust storms • Environment - current issues: desertification; depletion of underground water resources, coastal pollution from oil spills & HOT!!!

  30. People:Saudi Arabia • Life expectancy at birth: 75 years • Ethnic groups: Arab 90% • Religions: Muslim 100% • Languages: Arabic • Literacy: total population: 78.8% • male: 84.7% • female: 70.8% (2003 est.)

  31. Government: Saudi Arabia • Country name: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia • Government type: monarchy • Capital: name: Riyadh • Suffrage: 21 years of age; male • Executive branch: chief of state: King • elections: none; the monarch is hereditary • Legislative branch: Consultative Council members appointed by the monarch for four-year terms).

  32. The Qur'an is the constitution of the country, which is governed on the basis of Islamic law (Shari'a).

  33. Saudi Arabia has an oil-based economy and plays a leading role in OPEC. • Saudi Arabia's economy is a centrally planned economy. However, there are some private companies in Saudi Arabia. They are strictly controlled and regulated by the Saudi Arabian government.

  34. Economy: Saudi Arabia • GDP - per capita (PPP): $24,200 • Unemployment rate: 13% among Saudi males only • Industries: crude oil • Exports –petroleum and petroleum products 90% • Exports – partners: Japan 17.6%, US 15.8%, South Korea 9.6%, China 7% • Imports – commodities: machinery and equipment, foodstuffs • Imports – partners: US 12.2%, Germany 8.5%, China 7.9%

  35. Saudi Arabia– Living and Jobs • In many extended areas (especially the Rub’ al-Khali and Arabian Desert) there is almost no population • Much of Saudi Arabia’s population is located along the west coast– this is due to the proximity to the Red Sea • Saudi Arabia draws a large portion of their labor force from other nations

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  37. Interactive Notebook Question • Is Saudi Arabia an absolute or constitutional monarchy? • How would their natural resources impact their economy?

  38. Turkey

  39. Geography • Modern Turkey was founded in 1923 from the remains of the defeated Ottoman Empire • Climate: temperate; hot, dry summers with mild, wet winters • Natural hazards: severe earthquakes, especially in northern Turkey, • current issues: water pollution from dumping of chemicals and detergents; air pollution, particularly in urban areas; deforestation

  40. People Population: 78,785,548 (July 2011 est.) Life expectancy at birth: total population: 72.5 years Turkish Ethnic groups: Turkish 70-75%, Kurdish 18%, Languages: Turkish (official), KurdishLiteracy: definition: 87.4%

  41. Government • Country name: Republic of Turkey • Government type: republican parliamentary democracy • Capital: name: Ankara • Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal • Executive branch: chief of state: President Abdullah GUL head of government:Prime Minister RecepTayyip ERDOGAN Legislative branch: unicameral Grand National Assembly of Turkey

  42. Mixed Market Turkey has a strong and rapidly growing private sector, and the state is beginning to play a smaller role in industry, banking, transport, and communications.

  43. Economy: Turkey • GDP - per capita (PPP): $12,300 (2010 est.) • Unemployment rate: 12% (2010) • Population below poverty line: 17.11% (2008) • Agriculture – products: tobacco, cotton, grain, olives, sugar beets, pulse, citrus; livestock • Industries: textiles, food processing, autos

  44. Turkey– Living and Jobs • A larger proportion of Turkey’s population lives in the smaller European section • The Asian portion of Turkey is rather mountainous • Turkey’s jobs are focused in the service sector

  45. Graphic Organizer Use this as an example for your notes on each country ---

  46. 3-2-1 • List three countries that have Parliamentary Governments • List the two highest GDP countries • Which country is led by king?

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