Arabic Script
Overview
A cursive, right-to-left script used throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Languages Using This Script
Regions & Countries
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
- Iraq
- Syria
- Jordan
- Lebanon
- Egypt
- Sudan
- Iran
- Afghanistan
- Pakistan
- Western China (Xinjiang)
Visual Characteristics
- Right-to-left orientation
- Flowing, connected letters
- Dots and loops are common
Common Mix-ups
- Urdu vs Arabic (look for placement of dots and styles)
- Hebrew Script (direction is the same, letters are different)
Other Things to Know
- Appears on shop signs, license plates, and religious texts
- GeoGuessr clue: paired with architecture, clothing, and arid landscapes
Examples
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