The Europa World Year Book

Intended for professionals requiring up-to-date statistics and directory information on any country in the world, or background details on the politics and economics of countries, this book surveys recent history, government, economic affairs, defence, education, social welfare and other areas.

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This book contains: over 3,000 pages of statistical and analytical information on more than 200 countries and territories; extensive detailed coverage of 1,650 international organizations and their functions, including the United Nations, NATO, the Commonwealth, and the European Communities; and a world survey, with a separate chapter on every country, arranged alphabetically by country. Each chapter includes an introductory section covering recent history, government, defence, the economy, geography, social welfare and education. There is a statistical survey for each country, together with an exhaustive directory listing essential information on the constitution, government, legislature, political organizations, diplomatic representation, judicial system, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry, transport, and tourism. Volume 1 covers international organizations and countries from Afghanistan to Jordan. Volume 2 covers Kazakhstan to Zimbabwe.