This comprehensive reference book is for the geographer and general reader alike. Besides describing where places are, the entries deal, where relevant, with th

Identifies and provides background information on cities, towns, districts, territories, and nations around the world.

Volume 1: A - C; Volume 2: D - H; Volume 3: I - L; Volume 4: M - R; Volume 5: S - T; Volume 6: U - Z.

Introduces a wide range of cultures and the landscapes which they inhabit.

Meet the people of the world and find out about some of the fascinating cultures that make up our global community. From Spaniards to Samoans, and the Miao to t