Middle Eastern / North African
type: Class
alternative label: 中东/北非
subclass of: RC50Vs3pkDyvqMHRukXE98O
definition: Middle Eastern / North African (MENA) is an ethnicity that refers to individuals who originate from or have ancestry in the regions of the Middle East and North Africa, which encompass countries such as Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, among others. This diverse group of people shares historical, cultural, linguistic, and religious ties, while also exhibiting distinct differences across the various nations and communities.