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Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations, 13th Edition, presents easy-to-understand information on 194 countries and dependencies from around the world in 5 volumes. Its 4 country volumes are arranged by global region (Africa, Americas, Asia and Oceania, and Europe) while a United Nations volume focuses on that organization's purposes, principles, and agencies, including the Security Council and Human Rights Commission. Country articles range from 6 to 42 pages and are organized into the following 50 standardized rubrics that allow for easy comparisons across countries: Location, size, and extent; Topography; Climate; Flora and Fauna; Environment; Population; Migration; Ethnic Groups; Languages; Religions; Transportation; History; Government; Political parties; Local government; Judicial system; Armed forces; International cooperation; Economy; Income; Labor; Agriculture; Animal husbandry; Fishing; Forestry; Mining; Energy and power; Industry; Science and technology; Domestic trade; Foreign trade; Balance of payments; Banking and securities; Insurance; Public finance; Taxation; Customs and duties; Foreign investment; Economic development; Social Development; Health; Housing; Education; Libraries and museums; Media; Organizations; Tourism, travel, and recreation; Famous persons; Dependencies; and Bibliography. A focus of this edition are South Sudan, and areas of unrest in the Middle East (Arab Spring), Libya, and Pakistan. Each country entry also contains a detailed map, flag, seal, and statistical tables. - Publisher.
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Worldmark encyclopedia of the nations
2012, Gale Cengage Learning
Hardcover
in English
- 13th ed.
1414433905 9781414433905
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