Geography of the World - Hardcover

DK

 
9780751354300: Geography of the World
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0751354309 ISBN 13: 9780751354300
Verlag: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd, 1996

Inhaltsangabe

A completely up-to-date and international geographical guideFrom tiny Vatican City to the vast Russian Federation and from the deserted polar wastes to bustling Hong Kong The Dorling Kindersley Geography of the World maps every corner of the globe. But this book is more than just an atlas - it explains each country's physical geography the people the places how the landscape or climate has shaped the country's development and its place in the world today.Country-by-country layout for ease of useEach region of the world is introduced by a detailed full-colour map produced using the latest digital imagery which also includes information on physical features climate and flags. Each map is followed by an in-depth survey of the countries in the region covering topics such as agriculture and industry ethnic groups everyday life food and recent history. Factboxes provide at-a-glance key facts on each country's population currency language literacy rates and more.Essential reference for home and schoolTopics from cocoa-growing to acid rain are explained in the detailed illustrations which combine with the maps photographs and charts to bring each country to life. The Dorling Kindersley Geography of the World is packed with all the facts dates and statistics needed for project work while a comprehensive gazetteer glossary and index make it simple to look things up. Carefully researched compiled and authenticated by a specialist team of writers and consultants this authoritative encyclopedia is the perfect way to learn about both physical and human geography.

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Reseña del editor

A completely up-to-date and international geographical guideFrom tiny Vatican City to the vast Russian Federation and from the deserted polar wastes to bustling Hong Kong The Dorling Kindersley Geography of the World maps every corner of the globe. But this book is more than just an atlas - it explains each country's physical geography the people the places how the landscape or climate has shaped the country's development and its place in the world today.Country-by-country layout for ease of useEach region of the world is introduced by a detailed full-colour map produced using the latest digital imagery which also includes information on physical features climate and flags. Each map is followed by an in-depth survey of the countries in the region covering topics such as agriculture and industry ethnic groups everyday life food and recent history. Factboxes provide at-a-glance key facts on each country's population currency language literacy rates and more.Essential reference for home and schoolTopics from cocoa-growing to acid rain are explained in the detailed illustrations which combine with the maps photographs and charts to bring each country to life. The Dorling Kindersley Geography of the World is packed with all the facts dates and statistics needed for project work while a comprehensive gazetteer glossary and index make it simple to look things up. Carefully researched compiled and authenticated by a specialist team of writers and consultants this authoritative encyclopedia is the perfect way to learn about both physical and human geography.

Reseña del editor

This geographical guide to the people and places of the world is organized on a country-by-country basis. It examines the landscape and peoples of each region, covering physical geography, climate, agriculture and industry, ethnic groups, everyday life and religious customs. It is suitable for use both at home and school. The book opens with a series of world maps and closes with a reference section.

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Verlag
Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
Erscheinungsdatum
1996
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0751354309
ISBN 13 
9780751354300
Einband
Tapa dura
Anzahl der Seiten
304
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