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The term "Levant" often heard in the news roughly corresponds to which of the following regions?

UPSC · 2022 · Geography
Question:
The term "Levant" often heard in the news roughly corresponds to which of the following regions?

Options

Region along the eastern Mediterranean shores
Region along North African shores stretching from Egypt to Morocco
Region along Persian Gulf and Horn of Africa
The entire coastal areas of Mediterranean Sea
Answer: Region along the eastern Mediterranean shores

Explanation:
The “Levant” refers to countries along the eastern Mediterranean coast — primarily Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine, and Jordan.

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