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Lonely Planet The World

By Mark Baker and David Eimer and Lonely Planet and Ray Bartlett and Anthony Ham and Regis St Louis and Cristian Bonetto and Karyn Noble
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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... Read More
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Welcome to our amazing planet in the latest edition of The World: the definitive guide to every country on Earth. From the shimmering white-sands of Anguilla to Zimbabwe's spectacular national parks; discover where and when to go, top experiences, and new insights from local voices - all in a handy A-Z format - to inspire your next big adventure.

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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 of The 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 travellers 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
  • Expert insider knowledge throughout on when to go, seasonal weather charts, places to eat and drink, top experiences, getting around, and more
  • Includes preparation tips from the best clothes and gear for different climates, to local greetings, and book recommendations to inspire your journey
  • Beautiful photography and locator maps give a flavour of each place
  • Presented with a vibrant cover by Rui Ricardo with new internal layouts that include refreshed imagery and more

Explore every country in The World with this comprehensive guide that makes a perfect gift or self-purchase for the traveller in your life.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788687492

Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 November 2024

Country: Ireland

Imprint: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Edition: 3rd edition

Illustration: 228 Maps

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 51.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 201.0mm

Weight: 1102g

Pages: 992

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