Atlas of Geographical Curiosities.

Description

157pp., hardbound, coloured covers with texts and fully illustrated with maps and colour photographs. ISBN: 978-2-36195-530-4. English text. A very interesting and unique type of approach.

This book observes that “the world is full of little-known geographical anomalies, sometimes the source of diplomatic friction but always of wonderment”. The Atlas of Geographical Curiosities is a collection of enclaves, exclaves and even counter-enclaves. It has disputed borders and unclaimed territories, and a few places that are just odd… The Atlas of Geographical Curiosities has 59 entries, covering all corners of the world. Each item has a description and lots of little known history. You’ll hear about mapping, diplomatic spats, and the problems of present-day citizens who have to cross borders just to get their groceries.