Author : U. S. Military
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ISBN 13 : 9781521383704
Total Pages : 173 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (837 download)
Book Synopsis Tunisia in Perspective - Orientation Guide and Tunisian Cultural Orientation: Geography, History, Economy, Security, Bourguiba, Ben Ali, Tunis, Sfax, Sousse, Bizerte, Berbers, Wadi Medjerda, Ottoman by : U. S. Military
Download or read book Tunisia in Perspective - Orientation Guide and Tunisian Cultural Orientation: Geography, History, Economy, Security, Bourguiba, Ben Ali, Tunis, Sfax, Sousse, Bizerte, Berbers, Wadi Medjerda, Ottoman written by U. S. Military and published by . This book was released on 2017-05-27 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reproduction of unique, up-to-date guides produced by the Department of Defense that provide comprehensive information about all aspects of life in Tunisia, with a special emphasis on geography, history, the economy, society, security and military matters, religion, traditions, urban and rural life, ethnic groups, crime, the environment, government, holidays, gender issues and much more.CHAPTER 1: GEOGRAPHY * Introduction * Geographic Divisions and Topographic Features * Mountainous North * High Central Plains * Low Central Plains * Desert South * Climate * Bodies of Water * Wadi Medjerda * Ground Aquifers * Major Cities * Tunis * Sfax * Sousse * Kairouan * Bizerte * Environmental Concerns * Natural Hazards * Chapter 1 Assessment * CHAPTER 2: HISTORY * Introduction * Prehistory (Early Stone Age to 1100 B.C.E.) * Phoenician Period (1100 B.C.E.-146 B.C.E) * Roman Era (146 B.C.E.-439 C.E.) * Islamic Rule * Umayyad and Abbasid Dynasties * Successor Dynasties * Ottoman Rule * French Protectorate (1881-1956) * French Colonization * Nationalist Resistance * Toward Independence * President Bourguiba (1957-1987) * President Ben Ali (1987-2010) * Revolution and Recent Events * Chapter 2 Assessment * CHAPTER 3: ECONOMY * Introduction * Agriculture * Industry * Energy * Natural Resources * Trade * Transportation * Tourism * Banking and Finance * Investment * Standard of Living * Employment * Public and Private Sectors * Outlook * Chapter 3 Assessment * CHAPTER 4: SOCIETY * Introduction * Ethnic Groups and Languages * Religion * Gender Issues * Cuisine * Traditional Dress * Arts * Sports and Recreation * Chapter 4 Assessment * CHAPTER 5: SECURITY * Introduction * U.S.-Tunisia Relations * Tunisian Relations with Neighboring Countries * Algeria * Libya * European Union (EU) * Military and Defense Forces * Police and Internal Security Forces * Issues Affecting Stability * Poverty * Religious Extremism * Refugees * Border Security * Water Security * CHAPTER 1: PROFILE * Introduction * Geography and Climate * Major Cities * Tunis * Sfax * Sousse * Kairouan * Bizerte * History * Berbers * Ancient Empires * Islamic Rule * The Ottoman Empire * The French Protectorate * Independence * Revolution and Its Aftermath * Government * Media * Economy * Ethnic Groups and Languages * Chapter 1Assessment * CHAPTER 2: RELIGION * Introduction * Islam * Forms of Islam * Religion and Government * Religion and Daily Life * Religion and Gender * Religious Events and Holidays * Ras al-Am al-Hijri * Mawlid al-Nabi * Ramadan * Eid Al-Fitr * Eid al-Adha (Eid al-Kabir) * Places of Worship * Behavior in Places of Worship * Chapter 2 Assessment * CHAPTER 3: TRADITIONS * Introduction * Values * Greetings * Social Interaction * Hospitality * Traditional Foods * Dining Etiquette * Dress Codes * Holidays * Dos and Don'ts * Chapter 3 Assessment * CHAPTER 4: URBAN LIFE * Introduction * Urbanization * Work Problems in Urban Areas * Healthcare * Education * Telecommunications * Street Crime and Solicitation * Street Vendors * Marketplace * Food and Dining * Chapter 4 Assessment * CHAPTER 5: RURAL LIFE * Introduction * Tribal Distribution * Land Distribution * Rural Economy * Rural Healthcare * Education * Village Life * Rural Leadership * Different Regions and Ways of Life * Rural Travel * Checkpoints * Land Mines * Chapter 5 Assessment * CHAPTER 6: FAMILY LIFE * Introduction * Typical Household and Family Structure * Family Roles and Responsibilities * Men and Women * Elders and Children * Marriage and Divorce
