Tunisia in Perspective: Orientation Guide and Tunisian Cultural Orientation: Geography, History, Economy, Security, Bourguiba, Ben Ali, Tunis, Sfax, Sousse, Bizerte, Berbers, Wadi Medjerda, Ottoman

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Author: Progressive Management ISBN: 9781310252600
Publisher: Progressive Management Publication: October 30, 2015
Imprint: Smashwords Edition Language: English
Author: Progressive Management
ISBN: 9781310252600
Publisher: Progressive Management
Publication: October 30, 2015
Imprint: Smashwords Edition
Language: English

This is a professionally-formatted, free flowing ebook 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

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This is a professionally-formatted, free flowing ebook 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

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