Israel
Has practically no oil at all
Economy depends more on technology than natural resources
Saudi Arabia
Has very few natural resources other than oil
Very influential in world economy and OPEC
The gov’t has modernized roads, schools, airports, and
communication systems
Iran
Most valuable resource is oil
85% of country’s money comes from the sale of oil and
petrochemicals
1/3 of population works in agricultural areas
Political problems have led to economic difficulties
Member of OPEC, therefore benefits by keeping the price of oil
high in the world market