{"product_id":"9781422221761","title":"Africa: Facts and Figures","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfrica, the world's second-largest continent, is home to more than 50 countries. Africa has valuable resources, from large reserves of oil to minerals such as diamonds and gold; as well as incredible variety of wild animals, plants, and trees. From the bustling cities of Egypt to the warm grasslands of Kenya, Africa is filled with diverse culture and peoples.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYet Africa is also a continent with many problems. African countries are among the world's poorest. Hunger is common, and jobs are rare. Many countries are torn by ongoing wars. Others are devastated by disease-it is estimated that nearly 10 percent of Africans are infected with the virus that causes AIDS, for example. Africa: Facts \u0026amp; Figures gives an overview of the natural features, history, economy, and cultures of this fascinating continent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mason Crest Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47044239261936,"sku":"9781422221761","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781422221761_p0.jpg?v=1763740684","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781422221761","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}