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I didn't make the map ... I have another one but it's not handy so I copied that one ... I think he was showing the Islamic world and I think you know that's what he meant ...

the map I use for the Arab world doesn't include Persia obviously for one ... and if anybody gets nasty, we'll have 'em booted right off FR, no problem ...

I didn't know he meant to show the Islamic world because the map ignores northwestern Africa, west Africa, east Africa, India, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Indonesia, Albania and Bosnia. I'm sure I'm forgetting some too so don't take this to be 100% accurate, but the map you posted seems intentionally deceptive: too big to accurately represent the "arab world" but too small to accurately show the islamic world.

your point that israel is tiny compared to its neighbors is a valid one, of course -- next time try to use your other map. And in any case, pay attention to the Sudan -- we can boot people off for being nasty, but it's better that everyone is on the same page!

best,

zimdog