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In the research, there are deeply analyzed such topics, as the role of Geography in the scientific system, formation of the World Political Map since the ancient period till the modern times, classification of the states according to the geographic location, governance, administrative-territorial division etc. From the book, reader will have an opportunity to gain important knowledge about modern political map of the world and different regions of our planet (Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Australia and Pacific). Furthermore, there are presented important materials about geography of political conflicts, geography of natural (mineral, hydro, biological etc.) resources and geography of world population.

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Prof. Nika Chitadze is a specialist in geopolitics, geography and world politics. He is currently the Associate Professor at the International Black Sea University and Director of the Black Sea Region Geopolitical Research Center.

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