ENCYCLOPEDIA OF WORLD GEOGRAPHY_THE. A Country b

At the heart of this encyclopedia are detailed country profiles for each of the nations of the world. Countries are grouped by region, with maps included for each region and for each individual country. In three sections -- Geography, Society, and Economy -- each country's climate, topography, plant and animal life, major historical events, culture, industry, and economy are described. The entry for each country includes its flag, a locator map, and a Fact Panel to highlight key statistics. Many entries also include special illustrated feature articles about unique aspects of the country.