Europe’s second-largest country
(after Russia), Ukraine lies inthe center of the continent. The country
is midway between the Atlantic Ocean to the west and Russia’s Ural
Mountains to the east. Romania, Moldova, Hungary, Slovakia, and Poland
are on its western border; Belarus and Russia are to its north; and
Russia is also its neighbor on the east. The country lies north of the
Sea of Azov and the Black Sea.
Americans
find Australia both exotic and familiar. If you travel in Australia,
many things will make you think you are still at home. At other times
you will feel as if you are in some sort of a fantasy land.
Sudan,
the largest country in Africa, has been called one of the most
politically unstable nations in the world. Throughout its long history,
Sudan has experienced turmoil, and in the second half of the 20th
century alone, millions of Sudanese were killed or displaced by civil
war. The country was once a great empire, ruled by Nubia. Today, it is a
bloody, war-torn country ruled by a power-hungry military government.
The Sudanese had a brief respite from civil war in July 2002 when a
ceasefire was declared between the Sudanese government and the Sudan
People's Liberation Army. In 2004, another war that began in the
northwestern region of Darfur caused outcry from the international
community. Still, the Sudanese government remains defiantly indifferent
to the calls to stop the violence. Although the UN's International
Criminal Court has charged Sudan's leader with war crimes and crimes
against humanity, little has changed. As a result, the UN estimates that
1.1 million people are without food and water and another million
without healthcare. Sudan covers the history of this country torn apart
by war and explores its people, culture, and government.
Once at the center of one of the world's most ancient civilizations, Syria has seen its share of turmoil. Occupied
by many empires throughout its history, Syria became part of the vast
Ottoman Empire in 1516. Following the breakup of the Ottoman Empire
during World War I, Syria was put under French mandate by the League of
Nations. It became independent in 1946, but continued to experience
political instability until Hafez Assad gained power in a bloodless
military coup on November 13, 1970. Since then, Syria has played a part
in the Arab conflict in Israel and continued involvement in Lebanese and
Palestinian affairs. Assad led the country for 30 years until his death
in 2000. His son, Bashar, then became president and is credited with
leading the country into the 21st century. However, Syria's alliances
with violent Islamic military groups and Iran and its pursuit of
advanced nuclear weapon capabilities have resulted in the United States
placing sanctions on the country. In Syria, learn the storied history of
this country that continues to be a major player in the Middle East and
its politics.
This
book, part of the "Modern World Nations" series. Chapters cover
geography, history, people and culture, government and politics, the
economy, and possibilities for the future. The text is dense and
presented in very long sentences and paragraphs, so even though the book
is small and might appeal to younger readers, the narrative will
probably work best for the older end of the age range. The book also
includes several elements to help students doing research, including a
list of pertinent facts, history highlights, a bibliography, suggestions
for further reading and research, and a detailed index.
This
book, part of the "Modern World Nations" series. Chapters cover
geography, history, people and culture, government and politics, the
economy, and possibilities for the future. The text is dense and
presented in very long sentences and paragraphs, so even though the book
is small and might appeal to younger readers, the narrative will
probably work best for the older end of the age range. The book also
includes several elements to help students doing research, including a
list of pertinent facts, history highlights, a bibliography, suggestions
for further reading and research, and a detailed index.
This
book, part of the "Modern World Nations" series. Chapters cover
geography, history, people and culture, government and politics, the
economy, and possibilities for the future. The text is dense and
presented in very long sentences and paragraphs, so even though the book
is small and might appeal to younger readers, the narrative will
probably work best for the older end of the age range. The book also
includes several elements to help students doing research, including a
list of pertinent facts, history highlights, a bibliography, suggestions
for further reading and research, and a detailed index.
This book, part of the "Modern World Nations" series. Chapters cover
geography, history, people and culture, government and politics, the
economy, and possibilities for the future. The text is dense and
presented in very long sentences and paragraphs, so even though the book
is small and might appeal to younger readers, the narrative will
probably work best for the older end of the age range. The book also
includes several elements to help students doing research, including a
list of pertinent facts, history highlights, a bibliography, suggestions
for further reading and research, and a detailed index.
This
book, part of the "Modern World Nations" series. Chapters cover
geography, history, people and culture, government and politics, the
economy, and possibilities for the future. The text is dense and
presented in very long sentences and paragraphs, so even though the book
is small and might appeal to younger readers, the narrative will
probably work best for the older end of the age range. The book also
includes several elements to help students doing research, including a
list of pertinent facts, history highlights, a bibliography, suggestions
for further reading and research, and a detailed index.
This
book, part of the "Modern World Nations" series. Chapters cover
geography, history, people and culture, government and politics, the
economy, and possibilities for the future. The text is dense and
presented in very long sentences and paragraphs, so even though the book
is small and might appeal to younger readers, the narrative will
probably work best for the older end of the age range. The book also
includes several elements to help students doing research, including a
list of pertinent facts, history highlights, a bibliography, suggestions
for further reading and research, and a detailed index.
This
book, part of the "Modern World Nations" series. Chapters cover
geography, history, people and culture, government and politics, the
economy, and possibilities for the future. The text is dense and
presented in very long sentences and paragraphs, so even though the book
is small and might appeal to younger readers, the narrative will
probably work best for the older end of the age range. The book also
includes several elements to help students doing research, including a
list of pertinent facts, history highlights, a bibliography, suggestions
for further reading and research, and a detailed index.
This
book, part of the "Modern World Nations" series. Chapters cover
geography, history, people and culture, government and politics, the
economy, and possibilities for the future. The text is dense and
presented in very long sentences and paragraphs, so even though the book
is small and might appeal to younger readers, the narrative will
probably work best for the older end of the age range. The book also
includes several elements to help students doing research, including a
list of pertinent facts, history highlights, a bibliography, suggestions
for further reading and research, and a detailed index.
This
book, part of the "Modern World Nations" series. Chapters cover
geography, history, people and culture, government and politics, the
economy, and possibilities for the future. The text is dense and
presented in very long sentences and paragraphs, so even though the book
is small and might appeal to younger readers, the narrative will
probably work best for the older end of the age range. The book also
includes several elements to help students doing research, including a
list of pertinent facts, history highlights, a bibliography, suggestions
for further reading and research, and a detailed index.
