The tremendous production and sale of oil and petroleum make the Middle East and North Africa overall one of the wealthiest regions of the world
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
RATIONALE: Overall, the Middle East and North Africa is a poor region; the average per capita GDP (PPP) for the 23 countries and territories is only U.S. $9,000.
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What will be an ideal response?