Egypt
By: Joseph Hobbs ; with additional text by Aswin Subanthore
Contributors: Subanthore, Aswin
Edition: 2nd ed.
Series: Modern world nations; Modern world nations
Publisher: Chelsea House
Published: 2007
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 118
ISBN-13: 9781438104997
Subjects: Juvenile literature
Description: Egypt lies at a crossroads between Africa, Asia, and Europe and is the largest country in the Middle East. Egypt's other geographical feature is its deserts. The Nile helped in the cultivation of crops, while the deserts helped keep Egypt isolated. This work explores the people, culture, history, environment, economy, and government of Egypt.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 110-111) and index.

Description based on print version record.
Table of contents: title: Introducing Egypt; title: Physical landscapes; title: Egypt through time; title: People and culture; title: Government and politics; title: Egypt's economy; title: Living in Egypt today; title: Egypt looks ahead.