This updated edition to this comprehensive guide to the flags of the world provides concise, up-to-date coverage of every country in the world, giving the history, meaning and symbolism of national flags, together with large- scale and smaller locator maps.
Based on the highly successful Pocket Guide to Flags of the World , this comprehensive inventory features the flags of more than 220 countries and territories?25 of them new, including The Isle of Man, Serbia, and Somaliland. For each banner, there’s historical background plus a detailed analysis of its meaning and symbolism; in addition, every national entry includes key data (area, currency, main exports, religion), statistics, and large- and small-scale locator maps. A final section on de facto and emerging states makes this one of the most complete and in-depth flag guides available.
This Travel Guide helps you get the most from your visit to Soth Africa with the minimum of difficulty. The opening section, Introducing South Africa, maps the country and sets it in its historical and cultural context. Throughout, features cover topics from regional wildlife to beaches. Carefully researched tips relating to accommodation and food are found in Travellers' Needs, and the Survival Guide has advice on everything from posting a letter to using public transport.
A guide to the Cape, describing Cape Town and its environs.