Part of the new Countries, Peoples & Cultures series from Salem Press, this title examines territories in the Middle East and on the northern part of the African continent. It provides valuable insights into the cultural, social, economic, historical, and religious practices of the territories. It also includes in-depth profiles of: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.