Algeria
Subtitle: by Falaq Kagda & Zawiah Abdul Latif.
Contributors: Latif, Zawiah Abdul.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Series: Cultures of the world
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Published: 2007
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780761420859
Subjects: Algeria -- Juvenile literature
Genres: Juvenile literature.
Description: "Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Algeria"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Geography; title: Topography; title: Climate and drainage; title: Flora and fauna; title: Algiers; title: Oran; title: Constantine; title: History; title: Carthage; title: Berber kingdoms; title: Roman North Africa; title: Islam and the Arabs  Fatimids; title: Almoravids; title: Almohads; title: French rule and the rise of nationalism; title: The war of independence; title: Independence and after; title: Government; title: War; title: Government structure; title: The constitution; title: Political parties and elections; title: Some legal parties; title: Militant groups; title: Economy; title: Mining and industry; title: Agriculture; title: Transportation and trade; title: Improving economic outlook; title: Environment; title: The encroaching desert; title: Water pollution; title: Biodiversity; title: Algerians; title: Arabs; title: Berbers; title: Pieds-noirs; title: Lifestyle; title: Preindependence Algeria; title: The revolution and social change; title: A muddled transition; title: Family and household; title: Health  Men and women; title: Marriage; title: Dress; title: Housing; title: Education  Literacy; title: Religion; title: Basic tenets of Islam; title: Observance of Islam  Social responsibilities of Muslims; title: Islam and the Algerian state  The people of the book; title: Christianity; title: Language; title: Arabic and Berber; title: Arabization; title: The risky profession of journalism; title: Arts; title: Rai music; title: Literature; title: Albert Camus; title: Literature's losses  Cinema; title: Leisure; title: Leisurely pursuits; title: Festivals; title: Eid al-Adha  Eid al-Fitr; title: Mawlid an-Nabi; title: Horse and camel festivals; title: Food; title: Couscous; title: Bread; title: Lamb; title: Mediterranean specialties; title: Drinks; title: Map of Algeria; title: About the economy; title: About the culture; title: Time line; title: Glossary; title: Further information; title: Bibliography; title: Index.