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YA
Illustrated with a few color photos, this dense textbooklike volume covers the geography, people, and history of each nation. Kort discusses events through mid-2001, however, because of the region's volatility the text is already dated. Following a chapter on maps and flags are a detailed chronology and an encyclopedia section that highlights famous people, cities, and other topics. Ind.
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YA
Illustrated with color photos, this textbook-like volume is organized by country, with sections on geography and people and detailed descriptions of each nation's history. A map and flag chapter is followed by a time line and an "Encyclopedia" section on people, minority groups, important cities, and more. Though it will date quickly, the book will be useful for serious students needing research materials. Ind.