Algeria

by Falaq Kagda & Zawiah Abdul Latif.

2nd ed.

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Algeria

by Falaq Kagda & Zawiah Abdul Latif.

2nd ed.

"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Algeria"--Provided by publisher.

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Cover of: Algeria
Algeria
2017, Cavendish Square Publishing LLC
in English
Cover of: Algeria
Algeria: by Falaq Kagda & Zawiah Abdul Latif.
2007, Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
in English - 2nd ed.
Cover of: Algeria
Algeria
1997, Marshall Cavendish
in English

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Table of Contents

Geography
Topography
Climate and drainage
Flora and fauna
Algiers
Oran
Constantine
History
Carthage
Berber kingdoms
Roman North Africa
Islam and the Arabs Fatimids
Almoravids
Almohads
French rule and the rise of nationalism
The war of independence
Independence and after
Government
War
Government structure
The constitution
Political parties and elections
Some legal parties
Militant groups
Economy
Mining and industry
Agriculture
Transportation and trade
Improving economic outlook
Environment
The encroaching desert
Water pollution
Biodiversity
Algerians
Arabs
Berbers
Pieds-noirs
Lifestyle
Preindependence Algeria
The revolution and social change
A muddled transition
Family and household
Health Men and women
Marriage
Dress
Housing
Education Literacy
Religion
Basic tenets of Islam
Observance of Islam Social responsibilities of Muslims
Islam and the Algerian state The people of the book
Christianity
Language
Arabic and Berber
Arabization
The risky profession of journalism
Arts
Rai music
Literature
Albert Camus
Literature's losses Cinema
Leisure
Leisurely pursuits
Festivals
Eid al-Adha Eid al-Fitr
Mawlid an-Nabi
Horse and camel festivals
Food
Couscous
Bread
Lamb
Mediterranean specialties
Drinks
Map of Algeria
About the economy
About the culture
Time line
Glossary
Further information
Bibliography
Index.

Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Published in
New York, NY
Series
Cultures of the world
Genre
Juvenile literature.

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
965
Library of Congress
DT275 .K34 2007, DT275 .K34 2009, DT275.K34 2007

The Physical Object

Pagination
p. cm.

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL16273925M
Internet Archive
algeriafalaqkagd0000kagd
ISBN 13
9780761420859
LCCN
2007014888
Amazon ID (ASIN)
Goodreads
3813890

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Examines the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of Algeria.

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