The encyclopedia of world geography / [writers, John Baines ... et al.] ; text editors, Lauren Bourque, Rita Demetriou, Peter Lewis].

A Andromeda book.--T.p. verso.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 502)

each region is introduced by a topographic map showing key physical features, national boundaries and country names, plus major cities and towns. Provides maps showing all the nation-states of the world and the major global physical features.

Gives a complete portrait of each country in the world by looking into the detail on climate and physical features, vegetation and animal life, the major events of its history, the lifestyles of its people, and the components of each country's industry and economy. Contains 22 regional sections