This invaluable global handbook contains separate entries for every country in the world. Each entry gives a succinct overview covering the contemporary social, economic, religious and political issues that shape the country. It also contains maps (including two colour world maps on the inside covers), and vital statistics such as GDP, life expectancy, income distribution, and internet use. An appendix of global data tables gives the main social and economic indicators country-by-country, including income and poverty figures, health and population figures, and education and telecommunication indicators. Packed with up-to-date facts presented in an easily accessible format, this dictionary is ideal for students and teachers of geography, politics, economics, world religions, and world history at all levels, as well as people who want a home reference book to accompany an atlas.

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Title: A Guide to Countries of the World
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Date: 2007
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0199202710
ISBN 13: 9780199202713
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 2nd Edition
Condition: Very Good

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The new edition of this invaluable reference work has been painstakingly updated and revised to feature the very latest information in an overview of each country in the world.

Features include:

BL Up-to-date maps and vital statistics are included for every country

BL Double-page spreads provide maps and geographical details along side concise overviews of the social, economic, and political issues shaping each country

BL Global Data tables show social and economic indicators such as GNP, life expectancy, and population growth/density of each country side by side for easy comparison

In today's world changes in geography and demography can have serious short and long-term international implications. No reference work will keep you as up-to-date on the countries of the world as Oxford's latest Guide.

About the Author

Peter Stalker is a freelance writer and a consultant for several UN agencies. He is a former editor of the annual Human Development Report and the author of several books on international labor migration for the International Labor Organization. For more information, please visit his website at www.pstalker.com.

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