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The Strange History of the World Map: Uncovering the Fascinating Stories Behind Our World's Borders and Other Curious Geography Trivia and Oddities
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ISBN10: 1648451373
ISBN13: 9781648451379
Publisher: Lak Publishing
Published: May 15 2026
Pages: 136
Weight: 0.42
Height: 0.29 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781648451379
Publisher: Lak Publishing
Published: May 15 2026
Pages: 136
Weight: 0.42
Height: 0.29 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
What if the borders you thought you understood were hiding some of the strangest, most fascinating stories on Earth?Across the globe, borders aren't just political-they're packed with legends, oddities, and astonishing historical twists.The Strange History of the World Map uncovers these hidden tales and brings them together in one captivating journey.
Inside, you'll discover the surprising stories behind the islands shared by Australia and New Guinea, the sliver of Washington State you can only reach through Canada, the opera house built right on the US border, and the European region where more than two dozen tiny enclaves and exclaves form a geopolitical jigsaw puzzle.And much more:
- Fascinating explanations of the world's most astonishing geographical quirks.
- A guided adventure from north to south, exploring every continent along the way.
- A breezy, accessible tone that keeps things insightful without ever feeling technical.
- Illustrations that pinpoint each story in its exact place on the map.
- The ideal gift for anyone who loves geography, world history, quirky trivia, or international relations.
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