Modern nations of the world

Presents an overview of the history, geography, and culture of Morocco, and examines its system of government, the people, economy, religion, and more.

Discusses the geography, history, people, and art of Syria, as well as the challenges the country is currently facing.

Presents information on the history, geography, people, culture, and contemporary issues of the country of Lebanon.

Discusses the vision of a Jewish homeland, the founding of Israel, and the struggles and dangers of daily life in Israel.

Describes the landscape, historical struggles, and modern culture of Cambodia, and provides fast facts, a chronology, and an annotated further reading list.

Discusses the Iraqi people and culture; Iraq as the "cradle of civilization"; Western influence; problems facing modern Iraq.

Examines the land, people, and history of Thailand and discusses its current state of affairs and place in the world today.

Examines the land, people, history, and culture of Sweden and discusses its current state of affairs and place in the world today.

Discusses the geography, climate, population, plants and animals, history, religion, culture, and future of Pakistan.

Discusses the development of Iran from prehistoric times, its geography, governments, religious beliefs, culture, social changes, and modern problems.