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64 pp.
| National |
September, 2007 |
LibraryISBN 978-1-4263-0124-7$27.90
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4-6Countries of the World series.
Striking photographs of artwork, contemporary daily life, and wildlife such as pangolins, pottos, and duikers make this an attractive introduction to the "Giant of Africa." Complexities of economics and politics and some of the dire effects of industrialization and urban overcrowding are briefly touched upon. As usual in this series, the maps are plentiful and informative. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind.