Packed with striking photography, this compact Countries of the World guide explores over 200 countries and territories from around the world. Explore the planet and journey across the world to discover what makes it special in this fact-filled Pocket Eyewitness book for children aged 9-12. This country guide is divided into continental chapters, featuring each nations geography, climate and economics, supplemented by stats and data. Children will learn the national flags, official names, capital cities, populations, total area, population density, languages, literacy rate, type of government, and currency, all meticulously researched from the latest sources. This condensed childrens Countries of the World guide offers: - A pocket-sized but detailed guide, fitting all the important information into one small package. - Up to 200 country profiles, each featuring a map, flag and keynote statistics. - Easy-to-navigate chapters presented in geographical order, making it easy