Focus on Spain

The World in Focus series provides a thorough, comprehensive, and up-to-date view of individual countries around the world. Each volume examines a major nation's history, geography, climate, economy, transportation, natural resources, industrial development, and future challenges. Also featured are in-depth treatments of the nation's political, religious, and cultural institutions, as well as a close-up view of the people of the nation, their lifestyles, and their activities while at work, at home, and at play. In addition to the readable and engaging text, each volume contains a time line and numerous full-color photos, maps, charts, graphs, data boxes, and special "Did You Know?" features containing intriguing facts that are bound to encourage readers to continue their search for information.