Top 10 Best Countries in the Middle East

The Top Ten
Israel Israel, officially the State of Israel, is a country in Western Asia. It is situated on the southeastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea and the northern shore of the Red Sea, and shares borders with Lebanon to the north, Syria to the northeast, Jordan to the east, and Egypt to the southwest; it is also... read more

They have a democracy, and though their government is predominantly Jewish and has a long-standing Jewish influence, they respect Christians and Muslims who are willing to cooperate and be peaceful. It's free, it's beautiful, it's the land of many holy sites, and it will always be a great nation.

Israel is the only country in the Middle East that allows minority religions to practice without discrimination. Muslims, Christians, Druze, and Jews all have more civil rights than in any other Middle Eastern country. Only Kurdistan comes close, while the rest of the countries pay lip service to their own constitutions, and persecution is ongoing.

Turkey Turkey, officially the Republic of Turkey, is a transcontinental country in Eurasia, mainly in Anatolia in Western Asia, with a smaller portion on the Balkan peninsula in Southeast Europe. Turkey is bordered by eight countries with Greece and Bulgaria to the northwest; Georgia to the northeast; Armenia,... read more

Although you are officially born Muslim (written on your identity card), there are no consequences for claiming another religion or becoming an atheist and announcing it publicly. Women choose whether to cover their hair or not. If you feel oppressed, just shout it out or ignore them. Turkey is the best Muslim country to experience both Europe and the Middle East.

Turkey is a modern and secular nation with both European and Middle Eastern cultures. It also has ties with Central Asian culture.

Very modern and open-minded compared to Arab countries.

Lebanon Lebanon was established in 1920 and gained its independence in 1943. For a couple of years it has lacked a president; yet, on October 31st, 2016, it got president Michel Aoun. Lebanon is situated in the middle of the fertile crescent on the eastern Mediterranean sea overlooking Europe, North Africa... read more

If anyone wants to experience Heaven on Earth, they should visit Lebanon. Besides, it's the only country in the Middle East that gives you more rights!

I have never been so happy to be Lebanese. Lebanon is like a vacation where all your favorite things come together - only better.

You have far more civil rights in this beautiful country, along with a great economy and education.

United Arab Emirates The United Arab Emirates, or simply the Emirates, is a country in Western Asia (The Middle East). It is located at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula and shares borders with Oman and Saudi Arabia, while having maritime borders in the Persian Gulf with Qatar and Iran. Abu Dhabi is the nation's... read more

This country has beautiful cities, houses, beaches, and hotels. It is also the 50th most peaceful country in the world, according to the 2015 Global Peace Index. I'd definitely come here one day!

I don't know what to say about this beautiful and amazing country. It's just beautiful.

Jordan Jordan, officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is a country in Western Asia. It is situated at the crossroads of Asia, Africa and Europe, within the Levant region, on the East Bank of the Jordan River. Jordan is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south and east, Iraq to the northeast, Syria to the... read more
Bahrain

The most free country in the Middle East. Very chill! Cool people. Super relaxing island.

It is free, rich, safe, and small! The best things in the Middle East.

Iran Iran, also known as Persia, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, is a sovereign state in Western Asia. The capital city is Teheran and the major city is also Tehran. The country's official language is Persian... read more

It's a great country! It's beautiful, it's old, it has history, and it has good architecture too! The only problem is the government.

Iran is rich in culture and history. It is also a country with a highly educated population.

Nice people. The pollution is high in Tehran, though.

Egypt Egypt, officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a transcontinental country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia via a land bridge formed by the Sinai Peninsula. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Gaza Strip (Palestine) and Israel to the northeast,... read more
Kuwait
Cyprus Cyprus, officially the Republic of Cyprus, is an island country in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, off the coasts of Syria and Turkey.

The Newcomers

? Oman Oman, officially the Sultanate of Oman, is an Arab country in the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula.

Best country in the Arab world.

Not strict.
Doesn't oppress women or stone them.
The only Arab country that isn't in chaos.
Beautiful country.
Friendly people.
Good food.

? Yemen Yemen, officially the Republic of Yemen, is a country in Western Asia, on the southern end of the Arabian Peninsula. It borders Saudi Arabia to the north and Oman to the northeast and shares maritime borders with Eritrea, Djibouti, and Somalia. It is the second-largest Arab sovereign state in the peninsula,... read more

That's where I live, and that's where medicine was first created by the dragon blood tree.

The Contenders
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia, officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), is a country on the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. It has a land area of about 2,150,000 km2 (830,000 sq mi), making it the fifth-largest country in Asia, the second-largest in the Arab world, and the largest in Western Asia. It is bordered... read more
Qatar Qatar, officially the State of Qatar, is a sovereign country located in Southwest Asia, occupying the small Qatar Peninsula on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula.

Qatar is beautiful and sometimes decorative.
Even the airport is incredible.
I actually live in Qatar in a city called Al-Khor.
Qatar is safe - very safe.

No doubt, such a wonderful country this is.

Syria Syria, officially the Syrian Arab Republic, is a Western Asian country located in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Levant. It is a unitary republic that consists of 14 governorates (subdivisions), and is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the west, Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east and southeast,... read more

I am Syrian and I went to Syria. It's a BEAUTIFUL place! You just watch lots of American media. Don't get yourself fooled. I went to many places, and I loved it there.

Iraq Iraq, officially the Republic of Iraq, is a country in Western Asia.

Iraq is currently led by President Fuad Masum and Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi. It is currently ranked 160th in the Institute for Economics & Peace's Global Peace Index, making it one of the most dangerous countries in the... read more

Cradle of civilization. Iraq is a very important country on the world stage. Think: history, beautiful nature, large economy, and a well-educated population. It's a democracy and an upcoming superpower in the region - once again.