Saudi Arabia - This film covers Middle Eastern religion, Islamic traditions, sociology, the economy, and the importance of petroleum. Most 'peasants' dont own the land they farm, it belongs to the Sheik. They exported cotton and fruit at this time. Nomad herdsmen still roamed and bartered. Camels were used for travel. Water holes belonged to tribes. The dichotomy of extremely rich and poor is demonstrated here. Oil deposits were found and exported by huge tankers. And its strategic location was found to be important. Women studied and worked equally with men. Water management began. New technology was introduced, public transport, trucks and planes. Traditions still remain.National Security Council. Central Intelligence Agency. المملكة العربية السعودية

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