Lonely Planet the World

<p><b>The ultimate snapshot of every country in the world featuring </b><i><b>new </b></i><b>local insights from travel experts and the top experiences for each destination.</b></p><p>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.</p><p>Inside the <b>new edition</b> of<i><b> The World: </b></i></p><ul><li><b>Easy-to-navigate A-Z format </b>provides a fascinating look at over 200 countries</li><li><b>Themed features spotlight </b>the best wildlife landscape festival foodie beach historical and adventure experiences</li><li><b>Itineraries from 5 weeks to 3 months</b> help travellers to plan ahead and explore a multitude of landscapes across the continents</li><li><b>Insightful summaries describe each destination's culture</b> with details about the national flag capital population size and official languages</li><li><b>Expert insider knowledge throughout </b>on when to go seasonal weather charts places to eat and drink top experiences getting around and more</li><li><b>Includes preparation tips</b> from the best clothes and gear for different climates to local greetings and book recommendations to inspire your journey</li><li><b>Beautiful photography and locator maps </b>give a flavour of each place</li><li><b>Presented with a vibrant cover by Rui Ricardo </b>with new internal layouts that include refreshed imagery and more</li></ul><p>Explore every country in <i>The World</i> with this comprehensive guide that makes a perfect gift or self-purchase for the traveller in your life.</p>