explore some of the world's oldest and most intriguing countries and cities.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Chicago :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Encyclopædia Britannica,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2008.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
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1 online resource (72 pages).
SERIES
Series Title
Britannica learning library
GENERAL NOTES
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Includes index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Asia : the largest continent -- East Asia -- China : Asia's largest country -- The Great Wall : ancient China's giant guardian -- Japan : volcanoes, earthquakes, and plum rains -- Korean Peninsula : an Asian land divided -- Southeast Asia -- Phom Penh, Cambodia : the city of Lady Penh -- Angkor Wat : Cambodia's treasured temple -- Indonesia : island nation of Southeast Asia -- Singapore : the Lion City -- Bangkok, Thailand : City of Angels -- Vietnam : North and South -- South Asia -- Afghanistan : mountain country -- Bangladesh : land of the Bengals -- Thimphu, Bhutan : city in the heart of the Himalayas -- India : land of temples and shrines -- Taj Mahal : wonder of the world -- Pakistan : a young country with an ancient history -- Sri Lanka : island nation of natural riches -- The Middle East and Transcaucasia -- Yerevan, Armenia : city of cafés -- Iran : modern Persia -- Baghdad, Iraq : city of Arabian nights -- Israel : the Jewish state -- Jerusalem : holy city -- Amman, Jordan : city on seven hills -- Beirut, Lebanon : the city of wells -- Mecca, Saudi Arabia : holiest city of Islam -- Damascus, Syria : pearl of the east -- Istanbul, Turkey : city on two continents -- Australia and New Zealand -- Australia : island continent -- Sydney, Australia : a magnificent harbor city -- New Zealand : land of the long white cloud -- Wellington, New Zealand : a visit to New Zealand's capital.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Pictures, articles, and fun facts introduce the people, traditions, landscapes and history of Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.