World in Focus: India is a comprehensive study of the population, landscape, economy, politics, transport, health, culture, religion, tourism, environment and history of one of the most ancient civilizations in the world. India has a diverse landscape from the Himalayan Mountains to the Gangetic Plain. Tensions between Pakistan and India over the northern territory of Kashmir remain a cause of conflict yet to be resolved. India's economy is booming, yet despite the countrys' economic success the gap between rich and poor is one of the main challenges for the future.

 

This book is part of a book series called World in Focus .

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 2009 by Hachette Children's Group .

Nicola Barber is an experienced author and editor of children's non-fiction books. Ali Brownlie Bojang is a former teacher of humanities and education officer for Oxfam. She has written a number of books for young people as well as course material for teachers.

This book has the following chapters: India - An Overview History Landscape and Climate Population and Settlements Government and Politics Energy and Resources Economy and Income Global Connections Transport and Communications Education and Health Culture and Religion Leisure and Tourism Environment and Conservation Future Challenges Timeline Glossary Further Information Index About the Authors