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Syria, Lebanon,

and JordanCreated byMr. Raponi

Syria lies at the end of the

_______________ Sea.

Throughout its early history, Syria was a part of many empires, but in

___________ it became an independent country.

Land andEconomy

Much of Syria is covered by the

____________________ desert.

Agriculture is Syria’s major economic activity.

Farmers raise mostly wheat and cotton.

Syria’s primary industry is

_________________ making.

People About half of the

________________ million people live in rural areas and are known as

_______________, which are people who move through the desert and never settle.

The city of

____________________, Syria’s capital is home to almost 5 million people.

“The traditional Bedouin tent is woven from goats' hair. When it rains the weave contracts and doesn't let the water in. In the heat of the summer the outside of the tent feels very hot to the touch while the inside remains very cool. In the winter when it is cold outside with a small fire inside the reverse is true, and the tent stays

warm and cozy.”

“The camel is the only animal that is able to go deeper in the desert. And god made this animal especially for the desert. This is the reason, why the feet of the camel are so big and he never gets stuck in the sand.”

“We don't need anything else but our voices and the clap of our hands. These songs make us feel strong in the desert and the loneliness disappears. There are also lots of songs for the camels, to make them happy and strong.”

Because it is so difficult to carry all the fresh fruits and vegetables with them in the desert the food is simple. Rice and flour is easier to carry. This is the reason why they have a variety of bread, which was made freshly every day.

“Just come and see how we look alike today. We love to wear our galabeya, the long dress, in all different colors and shaals to protect our head from the sun or the cold wind.

There are a lot of different styles how to wear the shaals and lot of different colors. And especially almost all the male members of the Zeydan family hide their own desert on their head with the shaal.”

Bedouin Foods in Syria

Lebanon, one of the

_________________ countries of the Middle East, lies west of Syria on the eastern coast of the

_______________ Sea.

Its lands are slightly smaller than the state of

__________________.

Economy of

Lebanon__________________ such as banking are Lebanon’s major source of income.

Lebanon’s chief manufactured products include cement, chemicals, and textiles.

Farmers grow apples, oranges, grapes, and potatoes.

People of

Lebanon

60% of Lebanon’s 4.2 million people are

______________.

______________, located on the coast of the country is the nation’s capital and largest city.

And Finally, JORDAN

Jordan is slightly smaller than the state of

_______________.

Before 1967, Jordan had land west of the

________________ River. It came under Israeli control during the 1967 wars.

Economy

Most workers in Jordan are employed in

_______________ and

___________________.

The leading manufactured goods are cement, chemicals, and petroleum.

Jordan’s farmers in the river valley grow citrus fruits, tomatoes, and melons.

Petra Petra meaning rock in Arabic, is a historic and archaeological city in the Jordan.

Petra is famous for its rock cut architecture and water transportation system.

Established sometime around the 6th century BC it is a symbol of Jordan as well as its most visited tourism attraction.

Petra was chosen as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007

Petra: One of the 7 Wonders

People ofJordan

Most of Jordan’s

_______ million people are Arab Muslims and Christians.

______________, with more than 2 million people, is the leading city and capital.

Jordan is a

_______________________

_______________________, which means that there is a king or queen who shares power with elected officials.

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