Serbia and Montenegro in pictures /

Behnke, Alison.

Serbia and Montenegro in pictures / Alison Behnke. - Minneapolis, MN : Twenty-First Century Books, c2007. - 80 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 27 cm. - Visual geography series . - Visual geography series (Minneapolis, Minn.) .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 74-77) and index.

The land -- Topography. Rivers and lakes. Climate -- Flora and fauna. Natural resources and environmental challenges. Cities -- History and government -- Slavic settlement. Princes, kings, and sultans -- Ottoman rule. An empire in decline. -- The Balkan wars. The Great War. Birth of Yugoslavia. World War II and the rise of Tito -- Communist years. Change from within -- Ongoing struggles. Toward a new union -- Government -- The people -- Ethnic groups. Language. Education. Health -- Human rights -- Cultural life -- Religion. Literature. Visual arts. Music and dance. Food. Sports and recreation -- The economy -- Industry and mining. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Trade and services. Transportation and energy. The future -- Timeline -- Fast facts -- Currency -- Flag -- National anthem -- Famous people -- Sights to see .

Describes the land, climate, history, government, people, culture, and economy of Serbia and Montenegro; covers sights to see; and features photos, sidebars, and addresses for related Web sites.

8.9 5-8 Follett Library Resources



0822526794

2005035155


Serbia and Montenegro--Pictorial works.

DR1942 / .B44 2007

949.71/0022/2