The ultimate snapshot of every country in the world featuring new local insights from travel experts and the top experiences for each destination.Spot wildlife in Australia's lush green Daintree Rainforest; tour Japan's exquisite temples in Kyoto; discover Gaudi masterpieces in Spain's buzzing Barcelona. Get to know the amazing countries that populate our planet and start planning your next big adventure.Inside the new edition ofThe World: ·Easy-to-navigate A-Z format provides a fascinating look at over 200 countries ·Themed features spotlight the best wildlife, landscape, festival, foodie, beach, historical, and adventure experiences ·Itineraries from 5 weeks to 3 months help travelers to plan ahead and explore a multitude of landscapes across the continents ·Insightful summaries describe each destination's culture with details about the national flag, capital, population, size, and official languages ·