Spain
- ISBN-10
- 1489675078
- ISBN-13
- 9781489675071
- Series
- Spain
- Category
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Pages
- 32
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2018-08-01
- Publisher
- Weigl Publishers
- Author
- Jennifer Howse
Description
Spain, a large country in southwestern Europe, covers most of the Iberian Peninsula. Historic sites, modern cities, sunny beaches, beautiful landscapes, and varied cultural heritages make Spain one of the world’s top tourist destinations. Learn more about Spain’s fascinating history, culture, geography, and more in Spain, an Exploring Countries book.
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- 2022-02-16
- 87 pages
- Paperback
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