Western Asia, West Asia, Southwestern Asia or Southwest Asia is the westernmost subregion of Asia. The concept is in limited use, as it significantly overlaps with the   Middle East (or  Near East), the main difference being the exclusion of Egypt (which would be counted as part of North Africa).

Western Asia, West Asia, Southwestern Asia or Southwest Asia is the westernmost subregion of Asia. The concept is in limited use, as it significantly overlaps with the   Middle East (or  Near East), the main difference being the exclusion of Egypt (which would be counted as part of North Africa).