N Encyclopaedia of the Orient Subject Encyclopedias
N Encyclopaedia of the Orient Subject Encyclopedias
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- Egyptian queen, chief wife of the Pharaoh Akhenaten.
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- Ethnologically this spoken language is divided into two main groups: Fiadidja-Mahas in Sudan and Kenuzi-Dongola. Includes details of the written language.
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- Israeli politician, prime minister 1996-1999, and foreign minister 2002- . Born in 1949.
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- Geographical region describing Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt, the 5 countries lying north of the Sahara.
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- City in Tunisia with 80,000 inhabitants, situated on the Bay of Hammamet, at the southern side of Cap Bon. Economical base is ceramics, tourism and agriculture.
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- People of northern Sudan and southern Egypt. Includes some details of their culture.
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- Egyptian president from 1954-1970. (1918-1970).
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- River flowing through Egypt and Sudan, which has its sources in Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Burundi. Length is 6,671 km. Includes details of its geography with a map, culture and history.
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- City in Mauritania with estimated 70,000 inhabitants, situated in the very north of the country, close to the borders to Morocco. Economical base is fishing and fish-processing, and exportation of iron.
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- Collection of religious texts, that are central to Christianity. There are 27 texts, or books. Their content is loosely a narration of the first century of Christianity. Includes list.
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- Capital of Mauritania with an estimated 800,000 inhabitants. Economical base is administration and economical activities, and some domestic industry. Includes brief history.
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- Kingdom in what now is Algeria. Existed from 201 BCE until 46 BCE, when collaboration with the Romans led to its being put under Roman rule. Includes timeline.
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- Lisa Najeeb Halaby, born in 1951, married the king of Jordan, Hussein I, on June 15, 1978. She was queen from 1978- 1999. Includes photo and brief biography.
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