If political conflict could be overcome, the Eastern Mediterranean subregion could become the economic powerhouse of the North Africa and Southwest Asia region for all of the following reasons, EXCEPT:A. the countries of this subregion are strategically located adjacent to the rich markets of Europe and the potentially lucrative markets of Central Asia and the Persian Gulf states
B. a highly educated workforce makes the region ripe for an IT revolution
C. the climate is suitable for the development of tourism
D. the climate is appropriate for growing subtropical crops for export, such as citrus fruits, bananas and olive products