# iWorld Middle East Region

> Interactive geography app for learning Middle East countries, capitals, and continents. (iPhone/iPad app by Lynne Bolduc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iworld-middle-east-region/id1078462247 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lynne Bolduc](https://appshunter.io/developer/483035151)
- Category: Education, Games, Family
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 26 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-02-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-24
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iworld-middle-east-region/id1078462247/reviews.md

## What is iWorld Middle East Region?

iWorldGeography apps are used by schools, libraries, and families in 73 countries!!!!

“This app is a wonderful way to introduce this area of the world … we should all know where these countries are … simple, intuitive, and offers ample reinforcement … “
--TeachersWithApps.com

iWorld Middle East Region is an introduction to the countries, capitals, and continents surrounding the Arabian Peninsula. Inspired by Montessori curriculum, the app contains a 3-part lesson to introduce, recall, and reconstruct the material. Label activities are added for additional practice and mastery. Seven activities include:

Active Intro - Touch any country to hear its name.

Passive Intro - Movie shows each country's name and location.

Quiz - Test your recall of each country's location.

Puzzle - Reconstruct the region.

3 Label Activities - Drag pin to label Countries, Capitals, and Continents.


FEATURES:

*  Open-ended design means users are never locked into an activity.

*  All pieces and pins drag freely around the screen.

*  Intro movie includes play, pause, and slider controls.

*  In Quiz, Puzzle, and Labels, countries always appear in random order. 

*  Puzzle - Show or hide country outlines. Toss pieces to the edge or scatter randomly.

*  In Labels - 
*   Drag pin to answer. 
*   Touch Pass to skip a label. 
*   Lightbulb turns Control Map on and off. 
*   Control Map highlights answer. 
*   Use C-Map Slider to highlight all labels for study.

Cited for being effective and easy to use. iWorld apps have been downloaded to schools, libraries, and families in 67 countries.


ONLINE MAPS AND LABELS 

Visit TenSun Interactive's Extras page to print free follow-up worksheets for all 8 iWorld apps.


TWITTER  

Follow @tensuninteract on Twitter for news and alerts. 


FACEBOOK

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EDUCATION PRICING 

50% discount on 20+ apps - available through Apple's Volume Discount Program for Education. 


EDUCATIONAL NOTE 

iWorldGeography map colors match American Montessori Society classroom materials. 

The iWorldGeography Series blends constructivist methodology with Montessori-based, self-correcting, child-directed-activity design. Inspired by Geography curriculum used in Montessori Children's House and Lower Elementary classrooms. Concept and visual design is thoughtfully integrated to supplement existing curriculum and classroom materials and activities. The series was originally designed based on 3-year's observation in Lexington (MA) Montessori School Children's House classrooms where MyWorld, TenSun's desktop-based version of this series, was first used in 2004. Lynne Bolduc was Director of Application Design and Development at MIT's Center for Educational Computing Initiatives.

## Key features

- Interactive country introductions
- Recall quizzes
- Region puzzles
- Labeling activities for countries, capitals, continents
- Open-ended design
- Randomized country order

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iworld-middle-east-region/id1078462247/reviews.md

### 5/5 — iWorld Geography: Middle East Region

*2025-09-01*

Note: Continents are included for the Middle East: Europe, Asia, Africa

### 5/5 — No problems with this app. Also runs perfectly on iOS 11.

*2017-11-08*

No problems with this app. Also runs perfectly on iOS 11.

## Frequently asked questions about iWorld Middle East Region

### What is iWorld Middle East Region?

iWorld Middle East Region is an educational app designed to teach users about the countries, capitals, and continents surrounding the Arabian Peninsula. It employs a Montessori-inspired curriculum with interactive lessons and activities.

### What learning activities are included in iWorld Middle East Region?

The app features an active introduction where users can tap countries to hear their names, a passive introduction with a movie, quizzes to test recall, a puzzle to reconstruct the region, and three labeling activities for countries, capitals, and continents.

### Is iWorld Middle East Region suitable for children?

Yes, iWorld Middle East Region has an age rating of 4+ and is designed with Montessori principles, making it suitable for young learners. It has been used in schools and by families in 67 countries.

### What is the learning methodology behind iWorld Middle East Region?

The app blends constructivist methodology with Montessori-based, self-correcting, child-directed activity design. It aims to supplement existing curriculum and classroom materials.

### Does iWorld Middle East Region have ads?

No, iWorld Middle East Region does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application focused on providing an uninterrupted learning experience.

### What devices is iWorld Middle East Region compatible with?

Currently, iWorld Middle East Region is supported on iPads. The app was last updated on July 25, 2023, with version 1.2.8.

### How does iWorld Middle East Region compare to other geography apps?

This app is specifically focused on the Middle East region and utilizes a Montessori approach, which may differentiate it from more general geography learning apps. Its interactive and self-correcting features are key to its educational design.

### Where can I find additional resources for iWorld Middle East Region?

TenSun Interactive offers free follow-up worksheets for all 8 iWorld apps on their Extras page. You can also follow @tensuninteract on Twitter and TenSun Interactive on Facebook for news and updates.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.8 — 2023-07-25

Updated and improved to run under iOS 16.4.

### 1.2.7 — 2020-06-21

Updated and improved to run under iOS 13.

### 1.2.6 — 2017-10-29

Now runs on iOS 11.

### 1.0.2 — 2016-12-03

Improved speed of intro movie transition.

### 1.0.1 — 2016-02-22

No release notes.

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