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Scoop Empire on MSN: How politics shape what you see on digital maps in the Middle East How politics shape what you see on digital maps in the Middle East Scoop Empire: How Politics Shape What You See on Digital Maps in the Middle East In the Middle East, politics have influenced how places are represented on digital mapping platforms such as Apple Maps and Google Maps. MSN: Why is it called the Middle East? Middle of what, and east of where?

Why is it called the Middle East? Middle of what, and east of where?