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Sudan

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.

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Main Authors: Levy, Patricia, 1951- (Author), Latif, Zawiah Abdul (Author), Young-Brown, Fiona (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Cavendish Square Publishing, 2017.
Edition:Third Edition.
Series:Cultures of the world (3rd ed.)
Subjects:
Sudan > Young adult nonfiction.
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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.

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