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With the success of the Tunisian "Jasmine Revolution" and protests in Egypt, some are speculating that similar uprisings might occur in other countries in the region. Citing discontent with government corruption, high unemployment, and rising food costs, recent protests in nearby Arab states, often led by more educated segments of society, are calling for reform and, in some cases, revolution.
National statistics taken from United States CIA World Factbook

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