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©2007
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80 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 26 cm
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The land -- Topography. Rivers and lakes. Climate. Flora and fauna. Natural resources and environmental challenges. Cities -- History and government -- Slavic settlement. Princes, kings, and sultans. Ottoman rule. An empire in decline. The Balkan wars. The Great War. Birth of Yugoslavia. World War II and the rise of Tito. Communist years. Change from within. Ongoing struggles. Toward a new union. Government -- The people -- Ethnic groups. Language. Education. Health Human rights -- Cultural life -- Religion. Literature. Visual arts. Music and dance. Food. Sports and recreation -- The economy -- Trade and services. Industry and mining. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Transportation and energy. The future -- Timeline -- Fast facts -- Currency -- Flag -- National anthem -- Famous people -- Sights to see
Reviews the geography, climate, wildlife, natural resources, history, politics, culture, economy, and government of Serbia and Montenegro