This is a little oasis out in the western desert that I think used to be a military base. It always amazes me to see how many resources in this country were focused towards war. As I fly over I can see miles of defensive positions dug into the sand. They are all across the country and pretty much useless without air power. It reminds me a lot of Albania - another country ruled by a paranoid dictator. It's not hard to believe this country has been fighting someone since the early 80's.