| Edition |
[New, completely revised and redesigned second edition]. |
| Description |
80 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 27 cm. |
| Series |
Visual geography series. Second series |
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Visual geography series, revised and expanded (Minneapolis, Minn.)
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| Note |
"Web enhanced @www.vgsbooks.com"--Cover. |
| Summary |
Presents a photographic introduction to the land, history, government, economy, people, and culture of Yemen. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 74-77) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- The land -- Topography. Climate. Flora and fauna. Natural resources. Cities. Secondary cities -- History and government -- Ancient kingdoms. Trading routes. Early conquerors. The spread of Islam. Yemeni kingdoms. Foreign invasions. Two Yemens. The Yemen Arab Republic (YAR). The People's Democratic Republic of Yemen (PDRY). Civil wars to reunification. Recent events. Government -- The people -- Status of women. Health. Education and language. Housing -- Cultural life -- Religious and social structures. The arts. Food and clothing -- The economy -- Agriculture and fishing. Oil and mining. Industry and transportation. The future -- For more information -- Timeline -- Fast facts -- Currency -- Flag -- National anthem -- Famous people -- Sights to see -- Glossary -- Selected bibliography -- Further reading and websites -- Index. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR UG 7.4 3.0 116800. |
| Subject |
Yemen (Republic) -- Pictorial works -- Juvenile literature.
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Yemen (Republic) -- Pictorial works.
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Yemen (Republic)
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| ISBN |
9780822571490 library binding alkaline paper |
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0822571498 library binding alkaline paper |
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