This book explores Fiji's many aspects. Readers learn about its language, lifestyles, and religious beliefs and practices, as well as its varied history, helping readers understand its place in contemporary society.

"Our planet is large, vast, and filled with an amazing array of unique countries and cultures. With this book, students can explore one such place, the young nation of Latvia, which hugs the Baltic Sea. Vibrant photographs, detailed maps, and engaging text combine to give readers an inside look at this country, its history, its people, and all the opportunities that lie within it. Once a part of the USSR, Latvia has been through immense changes in...

Known as the land of fire and ice, Iceland is an island with a distinct cultural identity which has exploded in recent years as a tourism hotspot. In this title, colorful maps, dynamic photographs, and traditional recipes help bring to life the culture of Iceland. Readers will learn about the vibrant customs, economy, and peoples of this Nordic nation and discover how the country continues to be shaped by its unique history and geography. -- Amazon.com...

'Barbados, a small island in the Caribbean, has a rich and vibrant culture influenced by the almost 350 years it spent as a colony of England and by its West African roots stemming from the slave trade. Once dominated by the sugarcane industry and the white-owned plantations that supported it, today Barbados is a popular tourist destination and a hub for manufacturing. Barbadians, or Bajans as they refer to themselves, take pride in their home, even...

"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Malta"--Provided by publisher.

A history and geography as well as a description of the government, economy, people, lifestyle, religion, language, arts, leisure time activities, festivals, and food of this landlocked West African country.

Describes how the culture of Haiti is reflected in its many festivals, including Carnival, Feast of St. Andrew, and Independence Day.

Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Romania.

"Despite its small size, the Mediterranean island of Cyprus has a long and vibrant past, serving as a gateway between Europe and the Middle East. This book examines the geography, history, culture, and more of both the nation's Greek-speaking south and the Turkish north. Photographs, facts, and sidebars all help to show readers what life in Cyprus is really like." --

Cambodia is a predominantly Buddhist country, with many of its customs and traditions tied to the religion and its beliefs. Readers will uncover the culture and customs of everyday life in Cambodia, and learn about the country's tumultuous history from its time as a French colony to the communist rule of the Khmer Rouge to present day. Maps highlight the economic and cultural landmarks of Cambodia, and vibrant photographs take readers on a visual...