1.These days terms like South East Asia, North Africa, Eastern Europe, etc. are used. ... West Asia refers to countries west of Afghanistan to the westernmost part of Asia and with the exception of Israel, Turkey and Iran. The region has predominantly Arab-Muslim population.
2.The term Middle East originated with the British Foreign Office in the 19th century. ... West Asia refers to countries west of Afghanistan to the westernmost part of Asia and with the exception of Israel, Turkey and Iran. The region has predominantly Arab-Muslim population