Oman

, by King, David C.

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ISBN: 9780761431206 | 0761431209
Cover: Hardcover
Copyright: 12/1/2008

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Celebrates the diversity of life through the exploration of cultures around the world.

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Introduction	p. 5
Geography
Geograpbic regions
Climate
Flora and fauna
Life in the greater capital
Life in salalah	p. 7
History
Early history
A seafaring empire
European Power and influence
Twentieth-century isolation
Oman's modern revival	p. 21
Government
Govermental structure
Democracy and the role of women
The judicial system
National defense and word affairs	p. 31
Economy
Oil and its limits
A diversified economy
Omanization	p. 39
Environment
The sultan's leadership
Wildlife protection
Nature reserves
Continuing problems	p. 49
Omanis
The Arab majority
Is there a national dress?
The Bedouin and their influence
Major ethnic minorities
The Expatriates
Expatriates and human rights	p. 57
Lifestyle
Rural-urban divisions
Towns, villages, and rural areas
The family
Marriage and domestic life
Education	p. 67
Religion
Islam in Oman
The basic tenets of Islam
The mosque
Religious minorities	p. 77
Language
Standard Arabic
Greetings
Language without words	p. 85
Arts
The role of the government
Literature and the oral tradition
Other literary forms
Traditional crafts
Architecture
Music and dance
Other arts and crafts	p. 91
Leisure
Scoial occasions
Traditional sports
Team and spectator sports
Individual sports
Scouting	p. 105
Festivals
National Day
Cultural festivals
Islamic festivals
Indian festivals
The Smithsonian celebrates Oman	p. 117
Food
Popular dishes
Fruit and beverages
Desserts and snack foods
Festive foods
The etiquette of dining	p. 123
Map Of Oman	p. 132
About The Economy	p. 135
About The Culture	p. 137
Time Line	p. 138
Glossary	p. 140
Further Information	p. 141
Bibliography	p. 142
Index	p. 142
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