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110	2		_aNational Geographic Society (U.S.)
245	1	0	_aNational Geographic atlas of the Middle East.
246	3	0	_aAtlas of the Middle East
246	1		_iSubtitle on cover: _aMost concise and current source on the world's most complex region
250			_a2nd ed.
255			_aScales differ.
260			_aWashington, DC : _bNational Geographic, _cc2008.
300			_a1 atlas (128 p.) : _bill. (some col.), col. maps ; _c28 cm.
500			_aRelief shown by shading and spot heights. Depths shown by gradient tints.
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505	0		_aCountries and cities: Map key - Regional satellite map - Regional physical map - Regional political map -- Afghanistan -- Bahrain -- Cyprus -- Egypt -- Iran -- Iraq -- Israel -- Jordan -- Kuwait -- Lebanon -- Oman -- Pakistan -- Qatar -- Saudi Arabia -- Sudan --Syria -- Turkey -- United Arab emirates -- Yemen -- Occupied Palestinian territories -- Cities -- Urban area populations -- Time line -- Amman -- Baghdad -- Beirut -- Cairo -- Damascus -- Istanbul -- Jerusalem -- Karachi -- Mecca -- Tehran -- Regional themes. Physical map -- Climate -- Climate zones -- climate types -- Mean Jan/July temperature -- Mean Jan/July precipitation -- Temperature/precipitation for selected cities -- Land cover -- Population -- Population density -- Population growth 1950-2010 -- Fertility -- Life expectancy -- Urban population -- Migrant population -- Population by age and gender -- Populations of major cities -- Urbanization -- Urban areas around the world -- Fastest-growing cities in the Middle East -- Percent of population living in urban areas -- Dubai -- Religion -- Geographic distribution of religions -- Sacred sites -- Religious adherents -- Top 10 national Jewish/Muslim populations -- Branches of Islam -- Adherents by political area -- Language and ethnic groups -- Major language and ethnic groups -- Ethnic composition -- Foreign-born population -- Oil -- Energy resources -- Oil reserves -- Regional share of world oil reserves/crude oil production -- Leading crude oil producers, 1970-2006 -- Middle East exports and global oil consumption -- Top oil producers/consumers worldwide -- Water -- Groundwater resources -- Renewable fresh water -- Fresh water withdrawals -- Population density and water stress -- Water use vs. supply --Access to improved drinking water -- Freshwater withdrawals worldwide -- Desalination capacity worldwide -- Food and agriculture -- Farming systems -- Source of dietary energy consumption -- Irrigation -- Net trade in food -- Production by commodity group -- Agricultural production over time -- Fish production over time -- Development indicators -- GDP per capita and by sector -- Foreign aid -- Merchandise imports/exports -- School enrollment -- Literacy rates -- Infant mortality -- Access to sanitation services -- World heritage sites and ancient Egypt -- Suez Canal and regional history -- Suez Canal and Red Sea -- Historical summary and periodic widening of the canal -- Regional history, 1900-1948 -- Regional Conflicts -- Regional conflicts and state fragility -- Regimes by type, 1946-2007 -- Regional warfare trends, 1946-2007 -- Weapon possessions -- Conflict: Israel and the Palestinians -- Conflict: Iraq -- Conflict Darfur -- Time Line.-- Appendix -- Flags of the Middle East -- Place-name index.
520			_aPublisher's description: While tensions continue to rise in Iraq and surrounding countries, there is a heightened curiosity worldwide for definitive, balanced, and timely information about the Middle East. This concise and distinctive volume provides a fascinating, in-depth look at the driving forces that have led to acts of violence, religious fervor, and costly wars in this hostile territory and lends valuable insight into the present situation. National Geographic Atlas of the Middle East contains newly researched and updated maps illustrating the diverse issues of the region today. Boundary and territorial disputes, the uneven distribution of natural resources, and booming population pressures are detailed in stunning visual explanations. Other regional thematic maps elaborate on questions surrounding religion, ethnic and linguistic groups, oil, water, agriculture, industry, trade, international corporations, and military forces. The complex history of the Middle East is explored through maps devoted to topics that include the rise and falls of empires, civilizations, major conflicts, holy sites, and various other significant events that have shaped the region. Geographically, politically, thematically, and chronologically organized, National Geographic Atlas of the Middle East is an accessible reference to a turbulent area prominent in headlines, hearts, and minds.
651		0	_aMiddle East _vMaps.
651		0	_aMiddle East _xEconomic conditions _vMaps.
651		0	_aMiddle East _xHistory _vMaps.
650		0	_aNatural resources _zMiddle East _vMaps.
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