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9780761425656

United Arab Emirates

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  • ISBN13:

    9780761425656

  • ISBN10:

    0761425659

  • Edition: 2nd
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2008-06-30
  • Publisher: Benchmark Books

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"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of the United Arab Emirates"--Provided by publisher.

Table of Contents

Introductionp. 5
Geographyp. 7
The land and the coast
Oasis and wadis
The seven emirates
Climate
Plant life
Animals
Marine life
Historyp. 21
Prehistory
The coming of Islam
The sheikhdoms
Maritime trade
Colonial rivalries
The formation of the UAE
The UAE oil boom
Governmentp. 33
The federal government: balancing loyalties
Federal structure and functions
Troublesome issues
Terrorism and the UAE
Economyp. 43
The traditional economy
The oil bonanza
Developing a modern economy
Expatriate workers
Planning UAE's future
Environment
Endangered species
Environmental dangers
Special environmental programs
"Greening" the desert
Emiratip. 63
The Ethnic Mix
Inequality
Desert connections
Lifestylep. 69
City life
Lasting rural traditions
Traditional housing
Clothing
Education
Religionp. 79
Islam
Ramadan
Islam in today's UAE
Christianity
Hinduism
Languagep. 87
Language without words
Written Arabic
The three most common phrases
Artsp. 93
Henna skin-dyeing
Weaving
Artistry in weapons
Dhow building
Pottery
Music
Dance
Leisurep. 107
Family leisure
Shopping
A new age in sports
Horse racing
Camel racing
Other spectator sports
Water sports
Festivalsp. 119
Family celebrations
Islamic festivals
Festive meals
Hindu festivals
Foodp. 125
Traditional UAE food
Daily meals
Dining out
International varieties
Fast foods
Map of United Arab Emiratesp. 132
About the Economyp. 135
About the Culturep. 137
Time Linep. 138
Glossaryp. 140
Further Informationp. 141
Bibliographyp. 142
Indexp. 142
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