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Why did western nations become interested in Saudi Arabia during the 20th century?

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Oil was discovered on the Arabian peninsula.
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The correct answer is oil

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It was at in the mid 20th century when big reserves of oil where discovered in the Middle East where many countries like Saudi Arabia have great amounts of oil.

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