Explore the planet and journey across the world to discover what makes it special in this fact-filled book for children aged 9-12. This country guide is divided into continental chapters, featuring each nation's 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 children’s 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, and easy-to-navigate chapters presented in geographical order, making it easy to explore the world.