Question

use the information on the map to complete the text below.
south asia just two countries north many countries
the middle east is a region made up of . sometimes it is called \the
middle east and africa\ because the region includes many countries
in that part of africa. other times, people call the region \southwest
\ because it includes many countries from that continent too.

Explanation:

1. The Middle East is a region with many countries, so the first blank should be "many countries".
2. The term "Middle East and North Africa" is common, so the second blank is "North".
3. The region also includes countries from Asia, and "Southwest Asia" is a term for the area, so the third blank is "Asia".

Answer:

The Middle East is a region made up of many countries. Sometimes it is called "the Middle East and North Africa" because the region includes many countries in that part of Africa. Other times, people call the region "Southwest Asia" because it includes many countries from that continent too.