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Don’t know much about geography?

This updated edition will bring readers up-to-date on new country names, capital cities, flags, ruling governments, changes to production and economics, and more. It also examines the basis for recent geographical, environmental, and political events shaping geography.
—Presents up-to-date statistics related to country size, population, and geopolitical makeup
—Emphasizes human... read more>>>

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Both an atlas and an encyclopedia, this complete geographical reference provides authoritative full-color maps, detailed entries, and up-to-date statistics for every country in the world. Arranged alphabetically from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, highlights include:

•Full-color topographical maps
•Information on each nation's geography, climate, economy, history, and politics
•National flags and climate graphs
•Urban area an... read more>>>

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The new edition of this invaluable reference work has been painstakingly updated and revised to feature the very latest information in an overview of each country in the world.
Features include:
Up-to-date maps and vital statistics are included for every country
Double-page spreads provide maps and geographical details along side concise overviews of the social, economic, and political issues shaping each country
Global Data table... read more>>>