SomaliaThis book discusses the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of this peninsular African nation on the Indian Ocean. All books of the critically-acclaimed Cultures of the World(R) series ensure an immersive experience by offering vibrant photographs with descriptive nonfiction narratives, and interactive activities such as creating an authentic traditional dish from an easy-to-follow recipe. Copious maps and detailed timelines present the past and present of the country, while exploration of the art and architecture help your readers to understand why diversity is the spice of Life. |
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 5 |
HISTORY | 19 |
independence Free but ripe for revolution | 26 |
Transitional administrations Union of Islamic Courts | 33 |
Agriculture and livestock Fisheries Industrial growth | 39 |
Somali headscarf | 51 |
Somali minorities Somali social system Pride in craftwork | 61 |
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Africa agricultural akal Allah animal Arabic areas Ashura Bantus British Somaliland called camels century charcoal circumcision cities civil coast coastal coffee colonial deforestation divorce Djibouti drought Eid al-Adha environmental Ethiopia export famine feast festival fish gabaye Gurgati Hargeysa Iman independence industry Islamic Courts UIC Italian Somaliland Jubba and Shabelle Jubba River Kismaayo Koran land leopard live livestock meal meat Mecca milk Mogadishu Mohammed month mosque Muharram Muslims muufo National Oh Hussein percent pillar poetry political ports Prophet Muhammad Puntland Ramadan reciters region religion religious leaders Republic of Somaliland restaurants rural Somalis saints Shabelle rivers Sheikh Siad Barre Siad Barre's Somali children Somali clans Somali language Somali Muslims Somali society Somali women Somali Youth League Somalis believe subclan Today town trading traditional Transitional Federal Government trees Union of Islamic variable date vegetation village warlords woman