Bibliograph

Sudan, Patricia Levy, Zawiah Abdul Latif, and Fiona Young Brown

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Label

Sudan, Patricia Levy, Zawiah Abdul Latif, and Fiona Young Brown

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 142) and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Sudan

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

966275054

Responsibility statement

Patricia Levy, Zawiah Abdul Latif, and Fiona Young Brown

Series statement

Cultures of the world

Summary

Sudan is a country with a varied history. This book delves into the details of the country and explores aspects such as festivals, traditions, government, and its people today

Table Of Contents

Sudan today -- Geography. The life blood of Sudan -- The Middle Nile -- Sudan's deserts -- The mountains of Sudan -- Hot and dry -- Varied wildlife -- Plant life -- Cities -- History. Developing trade routes -- Early civilizations -- Kingdoms -- The spread of Christianity -- The birth of Islam -- The colonial era -- Sudanese independence -- First civil war -- Military coup -- Second civil war -- South Sudan independence -- Unrest in Darfur -- Border conflict with Chad -- Government. A presidential republic -- The office of president -- The national legislature -- The courts -- Sudan's military -- State government -- Human rights -- Economy. Farming -- Animal husbandry -- The woods and rivers -- Getting around Sudan -- Industry -- Minerals -- Power -- Environment. Animal life -- Clean water -- A growing desert -- Lack of rain -- Sudanese. The northern peoples -- The western peoples -- The eastern peoples -- The southern peoples -- Clothing -- Lifestyle. Life in Khartoum -- Nomads -- In the South -- Family life -- Women's roles -- Medicine -- School -- Hunger -- Religion. Islam -- Animist religions -- Traditional healing -- Christianity in modern Sudan -- Language. The primary language -- African languages -- Literacy --- Sudanese media -- Arts. Ancient monuments -- Coptic art and architecture -- Architecture of modern Sudan -- Traditional crafts -- Storytelling -- Traditional music -- Modern music -- Leisure. Relaxation -- Popular sports -- Children at play -- Festivals. Islamic celebrations -- The ceremonies of northern Sudan -- Christmas -- Animist festivals -- Food. Fresh food -- Illegal alcohol -- Daily meals -- The feast -- Dining taboos -- The kitchen -- Map of Sudan -- About the economy -- About the culture -- Timeline -- Glossary

Target audience

juvenile

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