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Although it was adversely affected by both world wars and the cold war, which divided the nation into a democratic and communist state, Germany has persevered to become Europe's largest economy and second most populous nation. This book offers an overview of this fascinating nation. It acts as a guide to the culture of Germany.

Egypt lies at a crossroads between Africa, Asia, and Europe and is the largest country in the Middle East. Egypt's other geographical feature is its deserts. The Nile helped in the cultivation of crops, while the deserts helped keep Egypt isolated. This work explores the people, culture, history, environment, economy, and government of Egypt.

Describes the history, geography, government, economy, people, and culture of France.

Concise, yet packed with information, these user-friendly volumes are introductions to modern nations of the world.

Concise, yet packed with information, these user-friendly volumes are introductions to modern nations of the world.

Concise, yet packed with information, these user-friendly volumes are introductions to modern nations of the world.

These information-packed volumes provide comprehensive overviews of each nation's people, geography, history, government, economy, and culture

For a better part of its history, Poland's destiny has often been influenced, if not determined, by actions of its neighbors. From the west, Germans often advanced eastward; from the east, Russians, and later Soviets, expanded toward the west. This book helps readers discover Poland's culture, history, and political and economic situations.

Located on the Korean Peninsula in East Asia, the communist country of North Korea has figured in US foreign affairs since the Korean War ended in 1953. Featuring photographs, maps, and facts and history, this book presents an exploration of the people, culture, history, geography, environment, economy, and government of this nation.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the largest country on the Arabian Peninsula and the world's leading petroleum producer and exporter. Featuring photographs and maps, this book presents an exploration of the people, culture, history, geography, environment, economy, and government of Saudi Arabia.

Describes the history, geography, government, economy, people, and culture of Argentina.