{"title":"Zoran Nikolic","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the fascinating world of Zoran Nikolic, a distinguished author known for his intriguing explorations of geography and culture. His captivating series of atlases invites readers to journey beyond traditional boundaries, unearthing the hidden complexities of our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNikolic's works, including \u003cem\u003eThe Atlas of Microstates\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Atlas of Unusual Borders\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Atlas of Unusual Languages\u003c\/em\u003e, offer unique perspectives that merge the realms of politics, current affairs, philosophy, and psychology. These collections delve into the essence of geopolitical anomalies, providing readers with an in-depth understanding of places and concepts that often lie beyond the ordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach atlas serves as an eye-opening guide, compelling you to reflect on the intricacies of human geography. Whether you are drawn to the peculiarities of tiny nations, the complexities of international borders, or the diversity of languages, Zoran Nikolic's atlases are sure to spark your curiosity and broaden your horizons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Zoran Nikolic's collection and discover a world where every page is an invitation to curiosity, exploration, and knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-atlas-of-microstates-by-collins-books-9780008703493","title":"The Atlas of Microstates","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Atlas of Microstates\u003c\/em\u003e by Collins Books, authored by Zoran Nikolic, makes an ideal gift for anyone intrigued by geographical curiosities. Defined as sovereign states with a very small population, land area, or both, microstates serve as fascinating case studies of geopolitical significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis atlas explores the unique history, politics, and self-determination of the world's smallest states. Under what conditions do microstates form in the first place? Is there a correlation between the size of a political unit and its relative sovereignty? What contributes to the success of ministates, or, in certain cases, their failure?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom modern-day city-states, island countries, and sparsely populated territories, to historical anomalies, tax havens, and aspirant states, this atlas considers a wide range of countries largely defined by their relative smallness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA beautifully designed collection, ideal for those with an interest in geopolitics and cartographic curiosities. Some of the microstates explored in this book include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eLiechtenstein\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the smallest countries in the world today – and also one of the wealthiest – with a territory that covers approximately 25km from north to south, the only country located entirely in the Alps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eCocos (Keeling) Islands\u003c\/strong\u003e, consisting of two coral atolls with a total area of 14m\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e, where fewer than 600 people live and the majority of the population is Muslim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eCouto Misto\u003c\/strong\u003e, a de-facto semi-independent state which many believe had special sovereign rights granted to it by a 12th-century princess, later disputed by Spain and Portugal and eventually partitioned in 1864.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese, along with many more examples, are captured in this engaging atlas full of geographical intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093861454060,"sku":"9780008703493","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780008703493.jpg?v=1736718815"},{"product_id":"the-atlas-of-unusual-borders-by-zoran-nikolic-9780008351779","title":"The Atlas of Unusual Borders","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\nA beautifully presented gift for anyone with an intrigue for geographical curiosities.\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully designed book presents unusual borders, enclaves and exclaves, divided or non-existent cities and islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNumerous conflicts have left countries divided and often shattered. Remnants of countries may by design or accident be left behind as a legal anomaly in this complex world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost people believe that a country’s borders are clearly defined: just lines that separate countries. Everything on one side of the line belongs to one country and everything on the other side belongs to another country. This might be the case most of the time, but there are unusual exceptions to this unwritten rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExamples include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCampione d’Italia\u003c\/strong\u003e where Italian residents have to travel 15km through Switzerland to reach the nearest available Italian territory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTomb of Suleyman Shah\u003c\/strong\u003e, a tiny Turkish enclave within Syria, which was moved closer to Turkey when Lake Assad was created but remained in Syria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePheasant Island\u003c\/strong\u003e which for half a year belongs to the Spanish city of Irun, and the remaining half, to its French twin-town, Hendaye.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCanadian Stanstead\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Beebe Plain\u003c\/strong\u003e where the boundary line runs along the centre of the main street, so that the houses on one side of the street are in Canada and on the other in the United States.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese and many more instances are captured in this fascinating book full of strange geographical intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Atlas of Unusual Borders\u003c\/em\u003e was the overall winner of the atlas category at the International Cartographic Conference 2021 and shortlisted for the 2020 Edward Stanford Travel Writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849991868652,"sku":"9780008351779","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15ab28210546ba004807f714b14b8d07.jpg?v=1759168777"},{"product_id":"the-atlas-of-unusual-languages-by-collins-books-9780008469597","title":"The Atlas of Unusual Languages","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe communicate through the spoken and written word, and language has evolved over the centuries. 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