A map showing the three "easts" as defined by the Europeans (Near East, Middle East and Far East). Note that the Near East would be synonymous to the Middle East if the Middle East is defined as West Asia and Egypt.
  Near East/Middle East (West Asia - Caucasus)  Greater Middle East (West Asia + Arab world)  Far East (East Asia + North Asia + Southeast Asia)
  Sometimes included in the Greater Middle East  Sometimes included in the Far East
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Sbb1413 (derived work)