The World 3rd Edition

The ultimate snapshot of every country in the world featuring new local insights from travel experts and the top experiences for each destination.

Spot wildlife in Australia's lush green Daintree Rainforest; tour Japan's exquisite temples in Kyoto; discover Gaudi masterpieces in Spain's buzzing Barcelona. Get to know the amazing countries that populate our planet and start planning your next big adventure.

Inside the new edition of The World:

• Easy-to-navigate A-Z format provides a fascinating look at over 200 countries
• Themed features spotlight the best wildlife, landscape, festival, foodie, beach, historical, and adventure experiences
• Itineraries from 5 weeks to 3 months help travellers to plan ahead and explore a multitude of landscapes across the continents
• Insightful summaries describe each destination's culture with details about the national flag, capital, population, size, and official languages
• Expert insider knowledge throughout on when to go, seasonal weather charts, places to eat and drink, top experiences, getting around, and more
• Includes preparation tips from the best clothes and gear for different climates, to local greetings, and book recommendations to inspire your journey
• Beautiful photography and locator maps give a flavour of each place
• Presented with a vibrant cover by Rui Ricardo with new internal layouts that include refreshed imagery and more

Explore every country in The World with this comprehensive guide that makes a perfect gift or self-purchase for the traveller in your life.

Since 1973, Lonely Planet has been a trusted source for travelers. Today, with nearly 200 million guidebooks in print and more than 1,100 on-the-ground contributors across hundreds of destinations, we're still the world's #1 guidebook publisher. We go everywhere, so you can go anywhere