| Edition |
Reference edition. |
| Description |
128 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cm. |
| Series |
Cultures of the world |
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Cultures of the world.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 126) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Geography: Three regions -- The Dahlak islands -- Mountains and rivers -- Climate -- Flora and fauna -- Asmara -- Other major towns -- History: The kingdom of Axum -- The Turko-Egyptian era -- Italian colony -- British protectorate -- Federation -- Fight for freedom -- Independence -- Government: The legislature -- The constitution -- The judiciary -- Internal administration -- National service -- International relations -- Economy : Agriculture and pastoralism -- Fishing -- Industry -- Minerals -- Trade -- Transportation and communication -- Economic opportunities -- Eritreans : Tigray -- Tigre -- Afar -- Beja -- Ethnic minorities -- Women -- The diaspora -- Lifestyle : The Eritrean family -- Life in the village -- Life in the city -- Working hours -- Education -- Healthcare -- Social problems -- Religion : Islam -- Orthodox christianity -- Roman catholicism -- Animism. |
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Language : Tigrinya -- Arabic -- Common courtesies -- Minority languages -- Foreign influences -- Mass media -- Arts : Painting -- Literature -- Music, song, and dance -- Handicrafts -- Theater -- Leisure : Relaxing in Asmara -- Cinema -- Youth clubs -- Coffee -- Cycling -- Soccer and other sports -- Festivals : Christian holidays -- Islamic holidays -- National holidays -- Youth festivals -- Family celebrations -- Food : Daily bread -- Beverages -- Table manners -- The Eritrean kitchen -- Fresh from the market -- Eating out -- Map of Eritrea. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR MG 9.0 4.0 62093. |
| Subject |
Eritrea -- Juvenile literature.
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Eritrea.
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| ISBN |
0761411925 |
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