Middle Eastern Federation

The Middle Eastern Federation is (or was) a comparatively small union based in the middle east. Little is known about their organization or composition. The MEF would seem to be a largely Arab and Muslim-based nation, judging on the dress uniforms of their soldiers and the architecture seen in episode 5. Though the map given shows it does no hold the traditionally Arab parts of North Africa, nor the Muslim parts of Anatolia, Central Asia, or the Caucuses.

History
This federation was at war with the Holy Empire of Britannia until the middle of 2017 a.t.b., when military forces under Cornelia's command finally put an end to fighting. It was then conquered and renamed Area 18. As stated by General Bartley, it is assumed that the Middle Eastern Federation also has a Thought Elevator.

Following Lelouch's ascension to the throne, he abolished Britannia's colonial rule, returning each respective area to their former government and name. It is presumed that the Middle Eastern Federation's status was restored as well.