A Guide to Countries of the World

Provides information for every country in the world. Each entry gives a brief history and outlines contemporary social, economic, political and religious issues. In addition, for each country there is a map and a quick-reference fact box containing data and statistics including languages, population, GDP, capital city, life expectancy, and more. Supplementary material includes detailed indicator tables on topics such as income and poverty and health and population. Features a list of international organizations, such as the EU and the African Union, with essential information about these groupings.