An Atlas of Countries That Don't Exist Twirl Books and intrigue

and intrigue

and sited to make the most of nature

Stunning photography and essays provide an insider's look at Armenia

and the outdoors

discover how baggage carousels work

An Atlas of Countries That Don't Exist Twirl Books and intrigueWhat is a country? Acclaimed travel writer and Oxford geography don Nick Middleton brings to life the origins and histories of 50 states that, lacking international recognition and United Nations membership, exist on the margins of legitimacy in the global order. From long contested lands like Crimea and Tibet to lesser known territories such as Africa's last colony and a European republic that enjoyed independence for a single day, Middleton presents