Australia - Countries of the World Author:Robert Prosser This fantastic series provides the most up-to-date information possible using maps, diagrams, charts and specially commissioned photos to support up-to-the minute text. Meticulously researched, each book offers a fascinating insight into the life of the country, providing an ideal support for GCSE Geography studies as well as providing general i... more »nformation about the countries of the world. Australia, 'the island continent', is a land of fascinating contrasts. The vast expanses of its arid interior are fringed by lush tropical rainforests, cool mountain ranges, temperate valleys and beaches of fine white sand. This book explores Australia's extraordinary diversity, from unique ecosystems to vibrant cities and from remote Outback ranches to thriving coastal resorts. With such treasures as the Great Barrier Reef, the Sydney Opera House, Uluru, and a rich aboriginal culture, it is not surprising that Australia attracts droves of immigrants and tourists every year.« less