Guide to places of the world (Reader's Digest Guide to Places of the World) - Hardcover

Editors Of Reader's Digest

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1874912319 ISBN 13: 9781874912316

Publisher: Readers Digest, 1995

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Guide to Places of the World: A Geographical Dictionary provides a comprehensive overview of the political, social, and environmental state of the world today, offering not only solid information but insights to help readers interpret the facts in relation to the past, the present, and the future. Guide to Places of the World is a complete, up-to-date, A-to-Z geographical encyclopedia that encompasses such recent developments as the reunification of Germany, the breakup of the Soviet Union into more than a dozen new sovereign nations, the unification of South and North Yemen, and other political changes worldwide. Every country s shown on a clear, colorful map; accompanying text presents vital statistics about population, environmental issues, social patterns, economic status, and more, as well as offering close-up views of thousands of separate cities, towns, villages, and resorts. Knowledgeable, thought-provoking essays and articles on current concerns and recent events make Guide to Places of the World a must for every home library. -- Midwest Book Review

About this edition

• Publisher: Readers Digest
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 1874912319
• ISBN 13: 9781874912316
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 759