World Languages Research: Virtual Reference

Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations presents easy-to-understand information on countries and dependencies from around the world.

This Encyclopedia is intended to offer students background and current status on cultures of the countries they are most likely to study.

This set provides comprehensive coverage of the foods and recipes of approximately 75 cultural groups from more than 60 countries -- from Algeria to Vietnam. Entries provide 10-15 recipes for each group and include data on the agriculture and dietary habits of each group as well as an overview of each group's nutrition and health.

Presents profiles of the 31 states and the Distrito Federal (federal district) of Mexico. Topics include climate, plants and animals, population and ethnic groups, religions, transportation, history, state and local governments, political parties, judicial system, economy, education, arts, media, tourism, sports, famous people.