Books in Modern World Nations series

The only country in South America to border both the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, Colombia is the continent's fourth-largest country and has the second-largest population behind Brazil. The country's terrain is also one of the most physically diverse in South America, with snow-capped volcanoes, swampy marshes, tropical savannahs, and lush rain forests dotting its landscape. The country is variously made up of people of European, African, and Native American descent, and both the Spanish language and Catholic religion bring these diverse groups together. Colombia takes students on an in-depth journey through this geographically and ethnically varied nation. Handsomely illustrated with full-color photographs and peppered with maps and concise facts at a glance and history at a glance features, this book is a comprehensive exploration of the people, culture, history, geography, environment, economy, and government of Colombia.

In a colorful overview of this country, Greece explores the peoples, geography, history, government, economy, and culture of this beautiful nation. Greece is known for its breathtaking location on the Mediterranean Sea, as well as the ruins of early Greek culture, making tourism the basis of its economy. This volume provides the historical and cultural background to a country that harbors an intriguing past, but faces many challenges now and in the future.