Middle East
- ISBN-10
- 0864427018
- ISBN-13
- 9780864427014
- Series
- Middle East
- Category
- Description and travel
- Pages
- 912
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2000
- Author
- Andrew Humphreys
Description
Covering travel in Afghanistan, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen, this comprehensive guide contains cultural and historical information on each region, tips and advice for hassle-free travel, essential inforamion on border crossings, and suggested itineraries. of color photos.
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