Question

Which geographic region has the greatest

number of members in the Organization of
Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)?
(1) South America (3) Southeast Asia
(2) sub-Saharan Africa (4) Middle East

Answer 1

The correct answer is 4. The region that has the most members of the OPEC is the Middle East.

Step-by-step explanation:

OPEC is made up of fifteen member countries: seven in the Middle East, six in Africa and two in South America.

The nations that are officially part of the organization are: Algeria, Angola, Congo, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Venezuela.