Algeria / by Martin Hintz.
Material type: TextSeries: Enchantment of the world. Second series. Publisher: New York : Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., [2017]Copyright date: ©2017Description: 144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 24 cmContent type:- text
- still image
- cartographic image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780531220818
- 0531220818
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Learn about the country's history, culture, people and much more!After more than 100 years of French rule, the nation of Algeria achieved independence in 1962 after a long, bloody war. Today, the largest country in Africa is a land of vibrant culture. Readers will find out how people live in Algeria, from what they eat and how they dress to how their government works and what kinds of jobs drive the national economy. They will also get a close look at the country's beautiful natural landscapes, plants, and wildlife.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
After more than 100 years of French rule, the nation of Algeria achieved independence in 1962 after a long, bloody war. Today, the largest country in Africa is a land of vibrant culture. Readers will find out how people live in Algeria, from what they eat and how they dress to how their government works and what kinds of jobs drive the national economy. They will also get a close look at the country's beautiful natural landscapes, plants, and wildlife.
Welcome to Algeria -- Land of sun and sand -- Natural Algeria -- Out of the past -- Government today -- It's the oil -- The Algerian people -- No God but God -- It's all in the art -- Food and fun -- Timeline -- Fast facts.