The Atlas of Microstates: Exploring the World's Smallest Nations
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Book Overview An ideal gift for anyone with an intrigue for geographical curiosities.Defined as sovereign states with a very small population, land are...
An ideal gift for anyone with an intrigue for geographical curiosities.
Defined as sovereign states with a very small population, land area, or both, microstates serve as fascinating case studies of geopolitical significance. This atlas explores the unique history, politics, and self-determination of the world's smallest states.
Under what conditions do microstates form in the first place? Is there a correlation between the size of a political unit and its relative sovereignty? What contributes to the success of ministates, or, in certain cases, their failure?
From modern day city-states, island countries as well as sparsely populated territories, to historical anomalies, tax havens and aspirant states, this atlas considers a wide range of countries largely defined by their relative smallness.
A beautifully-designed collection ideal for those with an interest in geopolitics and cartographic curiosities, some of the microstates explored in this book include:
- Liechtenstein one of the smallest countries in the world today - and also one of the wealthiest - with a territory that covers approximately 25km from north to south, the only country located entirely in the Alps
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands consisting of two coral atolls with a total area of 14m2, where fewer than 600 people live and the majority of the population is Muslim
- Couto Misto a de-facto semi-independent state which many believe had special sovereign rights granted to it by a 12th century princess, later disputed by Spain and Portugal and eventually partitioned in 1864
These along with many more examples are captured in this engaging atlas full of geographical intrigue.
Book Details Format: Paperback | Pages: 240 | Language: English | Publisher: COLLINS | ISBN: 0008703493
FormatPaperback
Pages240
LanguageEnglish
ISBN0008703493
EAN9780008703493
PublisherCOLLINS
Publication Date1970-01-01
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeQUALITY PAPERBACK BOOKS
Weight1.15 Pounds
Length8.3 Inches
Width5.9 Inches
Height1.0 Inches
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