Dominic J Ainsley Ordre des livres

"Describes [French] history, geography, economy, and culture, and [the] relationship France has with its neighbors"--Back cover.

European Countries Today. Europe is hailed as the birthplace of democracy and the cradle of Western civilization. Today, according to the United Nations, it is home to over 700 million people from 44 different nations. As one of the most industrialized continents in the world, Europe is an important political and economic force on the international stage. In fact, Europes economy, measured in terms of the goods and services it produces, is second only to the United States in the world. But the continent is perhaps valued most for its rich cultural diversity and heritage. The European Countries Today series offers readers a broad-ranging yet concise look at Europe today by providing information on 15 of the most important countries in Europe. Its comprehensive and up-to-date content makes it a valuable resource for students. Each book in the series describes the history, geography, economy, culture, and relationship each country has with its neighbors. There is also a separate title European Union Facts & Figures that provides statistical and factual information about the European Union.

A kingdom of Northern Europe, Sweden occupies the eastern portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula and borders Finland in the northeast. It has a coastline on the Gulf of Bothnia and the Baltic Sea to the east, and the Skagerrak and Kattegat Straits lie to the southwest. Sweden has enjoyed a long period of peace and neutrality, and an almost continuous Social Democratic government since 1932. This stability, combined with the country's mix of high-tech capitalism and an extensive social welfare system, has resulted in Sweden's enviably high standard of living. Today, Sweden is a major producer of timber, iron and steel, machinery, motor vehicles, and hydropower, and these mainstays of the economy are oriented toward foreign trade. However, indecision over the country's precise role in Europe delayed its entry into the European Union until 1995. It has declined to join the euro system, having concerns about the diminishment of its sovereignty. The European Countries Today series provides information on the 15 of the most important countries in Europe. Each book in the series describes the history, geography, economy, culture, and relationship each country has with its neighbors. There is also a separate title, European Union Facts & Figures, which provides statistical and factual information about the European Union.

"The European Countries Today series offers readers a broad-ranging yet concise look at Europe today by providing information on 15 of the most important countries in Europe and describes the history, geography, economy, culture, and relationship each country has with its neighbors."--Provided by publisher.