Bibliograph

Algeria in pictures, by Francesca Davis DiPiazza

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Algeria in pictures, by Francesca Davis DiPiazza

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Algeria in pictures

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

74029375

Responsibility statement

by Francesca Davis DiPiazza

Series statement

Visual geography series

Summary

Brief illustrated presentation of the physical and politcal geography of Algeria

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- The land. Topography, rivers, climate, flora and fauna, natural resources, cities -- History and government. Roman rule, Vandal invasions, the Arab conquest, Ottomans and pirates, the growth of Algiers, French occupation, European settlement, the rise of Muslim nationalism, the War for Independence, independence and FLN rule, recent events, government -- The people. Ethnic groups, education, health and social welfare -- Cultural life. Religion, language, the arts, food, sports and recreation -- The economy. Manufacturing, energy and mining, agriculture, fishing, and forestry, transportation, trade and tourism, 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

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