Why might there be such a large difference in the per capita GDP of these specific countries of Southwest Asia (the Middle East) and North Africa?
Find the correct answer
A foreign invasions
B environmental disasters
C limited waterways
D access to oil fields
D access to oil fields
The correct answer is D. Access to oil fields. Countries in Southwest Asia (the Middle East) and North Africa often have a significant amount of oil reserves, which can greatly impact their per capita GDP. Countries with access to oil fields can generate significant revenues from oil exports, leading to a higher per capita GDP compared to countries without such access.