| Edition |
Second edition. |
| Description |
144 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 25 cm. |
| Series |
Cultures of the world |
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Cultures of the world.
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| Summary |
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Armenia"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Geography -- Geographic features -- Armenian soil -- Lake Sevan --Earthquakes --Climate -- Flora -- Fauna -- Cities --History -- Urartu -- Media -- Persian and Greek rule -- The Arab and Seljuk invasions -- The golden age of Armenian illuminations --Ottoman rule -- A Soviet republic -- The Struggle for Narorno-Karabakh --Government -- The political system --Armenia's declaration of independence -- Government leaders -- The Naional Assembly -- The judicial branch and the Constitutional Court -- Defense -- Foreign relations --Economy -- Labor and employment-- Agriculture -- Industry --Mining and energy -- Transportation and communication --Environment -- Habitat loss -- Deforestation --Soil pollution --Nuclear power plant -- Alternative energy -- Government initiativs to protect the environment --Armenians -- A sociable people -- Armenians aabroad -- Armenians in Istanbul --The minorities -- Lifestyle -- Education -- Human rights -- Health and social welfare -- Armenian refugees -- Women in Armenia -- National dress -- Religion -- The Armenian Apostolic Church -- Church rituals and hierarchy -- The Russian Orthodox Church -- Islam -- Judaism --Zoroastrianism -- Landguage -- The Armenjian alphabet -- Eastern and Westen Armenian dialects -- Other languages -- The Wise Weaver --an Armenian folktale -- Arts Architecture -- Sculpture -- Painting -- rugs and carpets -- Music -- Literature -- leisure -- Leisure -- Sports -- Chess -- Backgammon --Festivals -- Christmas -- The Feast of the Assumption of Mary -- Lent -- Easter --- Erebount Yerevan -- Peace Day -- Independence Day -- Martyrs Day -- Food-- A varied cuisine -- Cheese -- Coffee -- Bread -- Toast -- Map of Armenia -- About The Economy -- About The Culture --Time Line --Glossary -- Further Information --Bibliography -- Index. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR UG 9.1 3.0 18051. |
| Subject |
Armenia (Republic) -- Juvenile literature.
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Armenia (Republic) -- History -- Juvenile literature.
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Armenia (Republic) -- Civilization -- Juvenile literature.
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Armenia (Republic)
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Armenia (Republic) -- History.
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Armenia (Republic) -- Civilization.
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| ISBN |
9780761420293 hardback |
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0761420290 hardback |
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