Each book in the ongoing Countries of the World series depicts a major nation and it's unique position in the world. Features of the series include:
- Main chapters that focus on geography, people and culture, history, government and economy, and nature.
- "At a glance" double spreads to present a maximum amount of information in a minimum amount of space, utilizing charts, tables, time lines and other highly visual elements.
- full-page maps that highlight physical features, vegetation and ecosystem, history population, and political organization. As a bonus, every photograph within each chapter is tied to a location on the main map for that chapter.
- smaller maps to zoom in on special topics, such as migration, rainfall, changing borders, resources, industry, and other important themes
- special feature sidebars that introduce intriguing people, places and events
- a glossary to aid in comprehension of unfamiliar terms
- an extensive bibliography that lists books National Geographic articles, and Web sites
Age - 10+
Grade - 5gr+
Author- National Geographic
Publisher- National Geographic
Format-Hardcover
Pages- 64
Dimensions- 7 x 0.42 x 10 inches