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West Asia is a less Eurocentric than “Orient” or “Middle East.” I like it.
by cardiffspaceman 4mo ago
West Asia is a less Eurocentric than “Orient” or “Middle East.” I like it.
- oblio 4mo agoLOL "Asia" is a Greek name, fully Eurocentric. The entire continent doesn't even make sense. Geographically, sure, culturally, absolutely not. It should either be Eurasia or probably about 5 different continents (South of Himalaya aka Indian subcontinent, North of Himalaya aka Siberia + Central Asia + China + South East Asia, South of Caucasus + Kopet Dag aka Middle East, etc).
- thewhitetulip 4mo agoBut the correct term is West Asia and not middle east (I live here and yet I didn't know it until this was shown as West Asia war on the news)
- oblio 4mo agoThe entire region needs a better name. It's own name, something that's not meant to be "in the middle, between more important regions", "west of what people consider more important". I was actually thinking about that and stuff like "Fertile Crescent" would be more neutral (but it risks not covering places like Arabia). I wonder if locals have a generic name for the entire region that's more appropriate.
- thewhitetulip 4mo agoI suppose West Asia is the default name for that region just like South Asia is for India and neighbouring countries