Lonely Planet The World

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 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 dr