Synopses & Reviews
For one hundred and forty -one years The Statesman's Yearbook has been relied upon to provide accurate and comprehensive information on the current, political, economic and social status of every country in the world. The 2005 edition is fully updated and contains more information than ever before. A foldout color section provides a political world map and flags for the one hundred and ninety two countries of the world. In an endlessly changing world the annual publication of The Statesman's Yearbook gives you all of the information you need in one easily digestible single volume. It will save hours of research and cross-referencing between different sources, and is an essential annual purchase.
Synopsis
For 141 years, "The Statesman's Yearbook" has provided accurate information on the current political, economic, and social status of every country. A foldout color section provides a political map and flags for the 192 countries of the world.
About the Author
Barry Turner has worked as a journalist and broadcaster in the fields of politics, biography, travel and education, and is the author of over twenty books.
Table of Contents
Time Zones * Map Flags of the World/Map of the World (color pullout section) * Key World Facts * ISO Country Codes * Chronology of World Events from April 2003 to March 2004 * Addenda Special Guest Essay *
Part 1: International Organizations *
Part 2: Countries of the World A-Z, including the following sections: Key Historical Events * Territory and Population * Social Statistics * Climate * Constitution and Government * Recent Elections * Current Administration * Defence * International Relations * Economy * Energy and Natural Resources * Environment * Industry * International Trade * Communications * Social Institutions * Culture * Diplomatic Representatives * Further Reading * Abbreviations * Place and International Organizations * Index