The rough outline map shows a portion of the Middle East. The countries labelled A, B, C and D are respectively

1. The question asks to identify the countries labeled A, B, C, and D in a map showing a portion of the Middle East. (Assuming a standard political map of the region). 2. Country A, located north of Jordan and west of Iraq, is Syria. 3. Country B, located east of Syria and Jordan, north of Saudi Arabia, is Iraq. 4. Country C, located south of Iraq and Jordan, occupying the bulk of the Arabian peninsula shown, is Saudi Arabia. 5. Country D, located south of Syria, west of Iraq, and north of Saudi Arabia, is Jordan. 6. Therefore, the correct sequence A, B, C, D is Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Jordan.