Each title looks at a different region of the world, covering topics such as climate, economic development, religious groups, education, health and political and social status of women. The series combines in-depth information in the form of maps, diagrams and statistics with case studies to make the books a source of geographical information and statistics. Each book: features a range of maps, including landform, political, climate and population, make this a useful resource for enhancing map reading skills; highlights major issues and challenges facing each region in the years ahead; and, includes tables and charts to support the learning of information retrieval skills.