Which region in Asia, which has desert and semi-desert areas, is rich in petroleum and natural gas?

Central Asia

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South Asia

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East Asia

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South-West Asia

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Solution

The correct option is D South-West Asia
South West Asia includes Afghanistan, Bahrain, Cyprus, Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Syria, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (the U.A.E.), and Yemen. This regional division includes desert and semi-desert areas. They are rich in petroleum and natural gas.

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