Capitals
Morocco's capital which contains the iconic Hassan Tower.
What is Rabat?
Much of Star Wars has been filmed in the deserts of this country. The name of the fictional planet was borrowed from a real town in this country, called Tataouine
What is Tunisia?
This is how some people from levantine region of the middle east say "Tomato"
What is banadoura?
The UAE was one of very few countries to gain its independence from this country without any struggle, solely from peaceful agreements.
What is Great Britain?
How does everyone but Egyptians basically say "Milk"?
حليب
Muscat, a port city, sits on the gulf and presides as the capital of this country.
What is Oman?
Located in Jordan, this greek-style archaeological site is one of the new seven wonders of the world.
What is Petra?
This is how Egyptians say flip-flops.
What is Shibshib?
This country invented calendars, paper, ink, toothpaste, and surgery.
What is Egypt?
How do Egyptians say "Right now."
دلوقتى
This capital is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world.
What is Damascus, Syria?
This country contains the tree of life, which is one of the world’s greatest mysteries because it was planted in the 1500s and is still alive to this day despite there being no water sources nearby to feed the tree.
What is Bahrain?
Derived from latin, this is how Lebanese people say socks.
What is Kalset?
This religious denomination is a lingering effect of French influence in Lebanon.
What is Catholicism?
How do Lebanese people say Lemon?
حامض
This city has its own Louvre, much like the one in France. It is the most visited museum in the Arab World.
What is Abu Dhabi?
The Algerian soccer team's nickname, 'Les Fennecs', comes from this tiny desert animal because they are known for their quick feet.
What is the Fennec Fox?
This slang term for "my brother", often used in Northern Africa, just got added to the French dictionary due to the large population of Moroccans and Algerians residing in France.
What is Khoya?
The world's earliest writing came into existence in this ancient civilization and is modern day Iraq. The writings from this place are older than Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics.
What is Ancient Mesopotamia?
How do Moroccans say "toilet".
الميضة
This capital is named after the word for 'elephant trunk' in Arabic because of the city's unique shape.
What is Khartoum?
The highest-valued currency in the world.
While many call their grandmothers "teta", Iraqis say this.
What is Bibiyah?
Political parties are banned in this country. In fact, it is comprised of a complete monarchy, currently ruled by King Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
What is Qatar?
How do Syrians say "how are you"?
شلونك