Chambers World Factfinder
- ISBN-10
- 0550103309
- ISBN-13
- 9780550103307
- Category
- Reference / Curiosities & Wonders
- Pages
- 626
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2007
- Publisher
- Chambers
- Authors
- Chambers Harrap Publishers, Editors of Chambers
Description
With a truly international outlook, Chambers World Factfinder presents a wide range of information about the world in an accessible manner. Country profiles, including geographic, economic, historic, and demographic information, are followed by facts about communication and travel, while descriptions of the structure and features of the physical world are supplemented by coverage of key environmental issues. The interaction between people and planet is brought to life with mini-biographies of people who have explored, investigated, documented or protected the world. Ideal as a homework reference as well as absorbing to browse, Chambers World Factfinder is perfect for anyone who wants to find out more about the world in which we live.
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