Yes, Asian and Middle Eastern countries are very rich in cultural and historical aspects. It is possible to see the traces of different religions and races in these geographical regions. In fact, I am interested in cultural structures all the countries in the world. All of they have a way of life that is unique to self. When examined in terms of religion and ethnicity, they all have a distinct wealth.
I agree with you friend, there is so much difference in between countries and cultures that, i think it would take whole life of one person to learn about it. And i think that one lifetime would not be sufficient to learn everything there is to learn 
. When i was a child, i wanted to become archaeologist, so much to learn from history and so little time for learning...