The World Almanac Compact Factfile: An A-Z Look at the World in Maps, Stats, and Facts - pocketboek

The book opens with a guide to using the atlas and map projections, followed by a thematic map section covering such current topics as environmental concerns, population density, languages and religions.

The full-color Countries A-Z section, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, features a page for each country, including a map, national flag, and stats and facts from The World Almanac, such as area, climate, literacy rate, ethnic groups, monetary unit, crops and minerals, capital city, and useful tourism website.

The last section of the book is dedicated to the United States and Canada, including a page for all 50 states and each of the Canadian provinces, all with colorful maps and stats.

Fun, and thought-provoking Did you know? trivia questions are peppered throughout the book.

This small, chunky book, 4 1/2 x 5 1/2 and 448 pages, is a unique reference work and makes a great gift for all ages.