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	Caravan may refer to: Caravan (travellers) Caravan (travellers) A caravan is a group of people traveling together, often on a trade expedition. Caravans were used mainly in desert areas and throughout the Silk Road, where traveling in groups aided in defense against bandits as well as helped to improve economies of scale in trade.... , a group of travellers journeying together Convoy Convoy A convoy is a group of vehicles traveling together for mutual support and protection. Often, a convoy is organized with armed defensive support, though it may also be used in a non-military sense, for example when driving through remote areas.... , a group of vehicles or ships traveling together for mutual support Camel train Camel train A camel train is a series of camels carrying goods or passengers in a group as part of a regular or semi-regular service between two points.... , a series of camels carrying goods or passengers in a group Wagon train Wagon train A wagon train is a group of wagons traveling together. In the American Old West, individuals traveling across the plains in covered wagons banded together for mutual assistance.... , a series of wagons, moving together and forming a line Travel trailer Travel trailer A travel trailer or caravan is a trailer towed behind a road vehicle to provide a place to sleep which is more comfortable and protected than a tent .... , an American term for what would be regarded elsewhere as a caravan, a small trailer in which people can live and travel Caravanim, a trailer Trailer A trailer may be:* Construction trailer, temporary accommodation for offices and building materials storage on construction sites.* Trailer , an unpowered vehicle pulled by a powered vehicle... -type, pre-fab Prefabricated home Prefabricated homes, often referred to as prefab homes, are dwellings manufactured off-site in advance, usually in standard sections that can be easily shipped and assembled.... facility used as a living space, classroom, synagogue Synagogue A synagogue is a Jewish house of prayer.Synagogues usually have a large hall for prayer , smaller rooms for study and sometimes a social hall and offices.... , or community center in Israel Israel Israel officially the State of Israel , is a country in the Middle East located on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. It borders Lebanon in the north, Syria in the northeast, Jordan in the east, and Egypt on the southwest, and contains geographically diverse features within its relatively small area.... Recreational vehicle Recreational vehicle In North American English the term recreational vehicle, and its acronym RV, are generally used to refer to an enclosed piece of equipment dually used as both a vehicle and a temporary travel home.... , used as both a vehicle and temporary travel home Dodge Caravan Dodge Caravan Chrysler introduced the Dodge Caravan minivan along with its badge engineering variant, the Plymouth Voyager in November 1983, for the 1984 model year — followed by the Dodge Grand Caravan and Plymouth Grand Voyager long-wheelbase models in 1987, the badge engineering Chrysler Town and Country in 1990, and the Volkswagen Ro... , a brand of minivan Nissan Caravan Nissan Caravan The Nissan Caravan is a van designed by Nissan for use as a fleet vehicle or cargo van. Outside Japan the car was sold as either Nissan Urvan or Homy.... , a Japanese multi-purpose van Opel Opel Adam Opel Gesellschaft mit beschr?nkter Haftung is a Germany automaker, part of General Motors.The company was founded on 21 January, 1863, and began making automobiles in 1899.... , GM's continental European make, refers to their station wagons as Caravans (i.e. Opel Omega Opel Omega The Opel Omega was an executive car produced by the Germany automaker Opel between 1986 and 2003. Replacing the Opel Rekord, it was voted European Car of the Year for 1987.... Caravan, Opel Astra Opel Astra The Opel Astra is a small family car designed and manufactured by Opel, the European subsidiary of General Motors.It is branded as an Opel in continental Europe, the Republic of Ireland, the Middle East, North Africa, Russia and South Africa, as Vauxhall Motors in the United Kingdom, as Holden in Australasia, as Chevrolet in Latin America a... Caravan) Cessna Caravan, a utility airplane Caravan Tours Caravan Tours Caravan Tours is one of the oldest Tour guide companies in the United States, having begun selling escorted travel tours in 1952. The company has been under the same family management and ownership since then.... , an escorted tour company Curtiss-Wright C-76 Caravan C-76 Caravan The Curtiss-Wright C-76 Caravan was an all-wood military transport aircraft. The C-76 was intended as a substitute standard aircraft in the event of expected wartime shortages of Duralumin.... , an American 1940s medium military transport aircraft Caravan (publishing) Caravan (publishing) Caravan Publishing House is an Iranian publisher which is the sole publisher of all Paulo Coelho's books in Persian and in Iran.... , an Iranian Publishing House A "static caravan" is a type of mobile home Mobile home Mobile homes or static caravans are prefabrication homes built in factories, rather than on site, and then taken to the place where they will be occupied.... Camel Caravan Camel Caravan *Camel Caravan* was a musical variety radio program, sponsored by Camel cigarettes, that aired on NBC and CBS Radio from 1933 to 1954. Various vocalists, musicians and comedy acts were heard during the 21 years this show was on the air, including such talents as Benny Goodman, Georgia Gibbs, Anita O'Day and Vaughn Monroe.... (1933-1954), radio show sponsored by Camel cigarettes In music Caravan (band) Caravan (band) Caravan are an England band from the Canterbury area, founded by former The Wilde Flowers members Dave Sinclair, Richard Sinclair, Pye Hastings and Richard Coughlan.... , a British rock/jazz band of the Canterbury scene Canterbury Scene The Canterbury scene is a term used to loosely describe the group of progressive rock, avant-garde and jazz musicians, many of whom were based around the city of Canterbury, Kent, England during the late 1960s and early 1970s.... Caravan (album) Caravan (album) *Caravan* is the debut album by the British progressive rock band Caravan . It was released in 1968.... , their 1968 debut album Caravan (Øystein Sevåg album), Øystein Sevåg Øystein Sevåg ?ystein Sev?g is a Norwegian classical and world music composer and musician.?ystein Sev?g was born near Oslo, Norway in 1957, beginning piano lessons at age five.... album from 2005 Caravan (song) Caravan (song) "Caravan" is a jazz standard composed by Juan Tizol and first performed by Duke Ellington in 1937. Tizol also composed "Perdido" for the Ellington band.... , a jazz standard, composed by Juan Tizol Juan Tizol Juan Tizol was a Puerto Rico trombone and composer.He was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and moved to the mainland United States in 1920. He trained as a valve trombonist and Valide trombone.... ; first performed by the Duke Ellington Orchestra Caravan (Art Blakey album) Caravan (Art Blakey album) *Caravan* is a jazz album released by Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers in 1962 for Riverside records.... , a jazz album by Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers released in 1962, that included Wayne Shorter Wayne Shorter Wayne Shorter is an United States jazz composer and saxophone, commonly regarded as one of the most important American jazz saxophonists and composers since the 1960s.... on tenor saxophone and Freddie Hubbard Freddie Hubbard Frederick Dewayne Hubbard was an United States jazz trumpeter. He was known primarily for playing in the bebop, hard bop and post bop styles from the early 60s and on.... on trumpet Caravan (Van Morrison song) Caravan (Van Morrison song) "Caravan" is a song written by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison and included on his 1970 album, Moondance. It was a concert highlight for several years and one of the songs on Morrison's 1974 acclaimed live album, It's Too Late to Stop Now.... , a song by Van Morrison from his 1970 album Moondance Caravan (Thai band) Caravan (Thai band) Caravan is a Thai folk music-rock music band that formed out of the History of Thailand #The 1973 democracy movement. It launched the Music of Thailand#Phleng pheua chiwit genre that has since been popularized by Carabao .... , a pleng phua cheewit group from the 1970s The Caravans The Caravans The Caravans is a gospel music group that reached its peak popularity during the 1950s and 1960s, launching the careers of a number of artists, including: Delores Washington, Albertina Walker, Bessie Griffin, Cassietta George, Dorothy Norwood, Inez Andrews,Shirley Caesar, James Cleveland, and more.... , a female gospel group In literature Caravan (1975 novel), by Stephen Goldin Stephen Goldin Stephen Charles Goldin, born February 28, 1947 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is an United States science fiction and fantasy author.... Caravans (novel) Caravans (novel) *Caravans, a novel by James A. Michener was published in 1962 in literature.The story is set in Afghanistan immediately following World War II.... , by James Michener Caravan* (play), an Australian play which showed at the Sydney Opera House In film Caravan (1934 film)Caravan (1934 film) *Caravan* is a 1934 in film film made by Fox Film Corporation, directed by Erik Charell. The film stars Charles Boyer, Loretta Young and Jean Parker.... , a 1934 film Caravan (1946 film)Caravan (1946 film) *Caravan* was a 1946 in film film. Based on a novel by Eleanor Smith, it tells of a late 19th century writer Richard Darrell , who saves Don Carlos from two robbers.... , a 1946 film Caravan (1971 film)Caravan (1971 film) *Caravan* is a 1971 movie under Nasir Hussain films banner. Nasir Hussain and Sachin Bhowmick wrote the screenplay. Hussain's brother Tahir Hussain is credited as producer.... , a 1971 film Caravan (1999 film)Himalaya (film) *Himalaya* , 1999 in film, also known as Himalaya - l'enfance d'un chef and as Caravan, is a Nepalese movie directed by Eric Valli and was funded through France-based corporations.... , a 1999 Nepalese film also known as Himalaya - l'enfance d'un chef Caravan Pictures Caravan Pictures Caravan Pictures was a film production company arm of Walt Disney Motion Pictures Group , formed by Roger Birnbaum and Joe Roth.Its films were released by Walt Disney Pictures, Touchstone Pictures, and Hollywood Pictures.... a former unit of Buena Vista Motion Pictures Group See also Caravanserai Caravanserai A caravanserai was a roadside inn where travelers could rest and recover from the day's journey. Caravanserais supported the flow of commerce, information, and people across the network of trade routes covering Asia, North Africa, and South-Eastern Europe.... , a roadside inn catering to caravans Caravanserai (album) Caravanserai (album) *Caravanserai* is an album by Santana released in October 1972. It marked a major turning point in Carlos Santana's career as it was a sharp departure from his critically acclaimed first three albums.... , 1972 album by Santana Carlos Santana Carlos Augusto Santana Alves is a Grammy Award-winning Mexican-American Rock music musician and guitarist. He became famous in the late 1960s and early 1970s with his band, Santana , which created a highly successful blend of rock music, salsa music, and jazz fusion.... caravan (disambiguation)