BEDOUINS Bedouins are Arab nomads who for centuries have lived in the arid lands and vast deserts of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Israel, and Syria. As with almost all other Arab peoples, Bedouins are Muslims. Below is a chart of the number of Bedouins and the countries in which they live. As you can see, the chart is not up-to-date, but the information is presumably accurate for the dates incidated. Saudi Arabia: 635,000 (1978) Egypt: 380,000 (2007) Jordan: 380,000 (2007) Israel: 250,000 (2012) Syria: 1,800,000 Iraq: 100,000 Bedouins are frequently on the move as they seek pasture for their herds of goats and camels. They are noted for their distinctive style of dress, for their determination to survive in inhospitable surroundings, and their hospitality. While Bedouins make up a relatively small percentage of Arabs in the Middle East, this particular people are well known. When people envision nomads, camel, and desert oases, it is the Bedouins that usually come to mind. Take note of the pictures below.