Download or read book Eritrea in Perspective - Orientation Guide and Tigrinya Cultural Orientation: Geography, History, Economy, Abyssinia, Al-Shabaab, Land of Punt, Asmara, Nakfa, Ethiopia, Mengistu, Derg, Jabarti, Assab written by U. S. Military and published by . This book was released on 2017-05-24 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These two unique guides produced by the Department of Defense provide comprehensive information about all aspects of life in Eritrea, 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 * Area * Climate * Geographic Divisions * Coastal Plains * Central Highlands * Western Lowlands * Major Rivers * Major Cities * Asmara * Massawa * Nakfa * Keren * Agordat * Assab * Environmental Issues * Natural Hazards * Chapter 1 Assessment * Chapter 2 - History * Introduction * The Land of Punt * Aksumite Civilization * Christian Dynasties * Abyssinian Kings * Colonial Powers in East Africa * The Italian Era * Initial Italian Control * The Capture of Ethiopia * British Ethiopia * The Struggle for Independence * The 1950s and 1960s * Mengistu and the Derg * Continued Eritrean Resistance * Independent Eritrea * Self-Determination * Renewed Conflict * "Self-Reliance" * Recent Events * Chapter 2 Assessment * Chapter 3 - Economy * Introduction * Standard of Living * Agriculture * Industry * Banking and Currency * Trade * Energy * Tourism * Transportation * Outlook * Chapter 3 Assessment * Chapter 4 - Society * Introduction * Ethnic Groups * Languages * Religions * Gender Issues * Independence Movement * Post-Independence * Traditional Dress * The Arts * Cuisine * Sport & Recreation * Chapter 4 Assessment * Chapter 5 - Security * Introduction * United States-Eritrea Relations * Recent Events * Relations with Neighboring Countries * Ethiopia * Djibouti * Sudan * Military * National Service * Issues Affecting Stability * Insurgent Groups * Poverty and Repression * CHAPTER 1: PROFILE * Introduction * Area * Climate * Major Rivers * Major Cities * Asmara * Nakfa * Massawa * History * Ancient Times * Decline of the Empire * 19th and Early 20th Centuries * Post-Independence Era * Government * Media * Economy * Agriculture * Industry * Service Sector * Ethnic Groups * Tigrinya Christians * Jabarti (Jeberti) - The Muslim Tigrinya * CHAPTER 1: ASSESSMENT * CHAPTER 2: RELIGION * Introduction * Orthodox Christianity * Islam * Religion and Government * Law and Religion * Influence of Religion on Daily Life * Religious Holidays/Events * Eastern Orthodox Christian Church * Muslim Holidays * Buildings of Worship * Churches * Mosques * Behavior in Places of Worship * Church Etiquette * Mosque Etiquette * CHAPTER 2: ASSESSMENT * CHAPTER 3: TRADITIONS * Introduction * Codes of Politeness * Dress Codes * Hospitality and Gift Giving * Eating Habits and Cuisine * Favorite Pastimes * Nonreligious Celebrations * Dos and Don'ts * CHAPTER 3: ASSESSMENT * CHAPTER 4: URBAN LIFE * Introduction * Urbanization Issues * Urban Work Issues * Healthcare * Education * Restaurants * Marketplace * Street Vendors * Urban Traffic and Transportation * Cars * Street Crime and Solicitations * Beggars * Crime * CHAPTER 4: ASSESSMENT * CHAPTER 5: RURAL LIFE * Introduction * Land Distribution * Rural Economy * Gender Roles * Rural Transportation * Healthcare * Education * Who is in Charge? * Border Crossings and Checkpoints * Borders * Checkpoints * Weapons * Landmines * CHAPTER 5: ASSESSMENT * CHAPTER 6 FAMILY LIFE * The Typical Household * The Status of Women, Children, and the Elderly * Women * Children * The Elderly * Marriage and Divorce * Marriage * Divorce * Family Events * Weddings * Childbirth * Funerals * Tigrinya Names