Bibliograph

Syria in pictures, by Alison Behnke

Type

Label

Syria in pictures, by Alison Behnke

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Syria in pictures

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

55738244

Responsibility statement

by Alison Behnke

Series statement

Visual geography series

Table Of Contents

The land. Topography, rivers, climate, flora and fauna, natural resources, major cities, secondary urban centers -- History and government. Early history, the Romans, Islam and the Arabs, Seljuks and crusaders, Monguls, Mamluks, and Ottomans. European intervention, world wars and the French mandate, independence, searching for unity, the Baath Party and Hafiz al-Assad, recent events, government -- The people. Ethnic groups, religion, education, health -- Cultural life. Language and literature, the arts, food, sports and recreation. -- The economy. The petroleum industry, agriculture, mining and industry, transportation and energy, trade and tourism, the future -- Timeline -- Fast facts -- Currency -- Flag -- National anthem -- Famous people -- Sights to see -- Glossary -- Selected bibliography -- Further reading and websites

Target audience

juvenile

Classification