• Revised and fully updated to reflect the very latest developments in every country
• Concise overviews of every country in the world, covering social, economic, religious, and political issues
• Each entry includes a clear map and key facts about that country e.g. capital city, GDP, life expectancy, religion, etc.
• Invaluable supplementary material includes main social and economic indicators country-by-country as well as information on international organizations, e.g. the EU and the United Nations
• Each entry features at least one recommended web link, which are accessed and kept up-to-date via the Guide to Countries of the World companion website

New to this Edition:

• All entries fully revised and brought up to date
• New entry for Kosovo
• Appendix of regional groupings, such as members of the UN, the EU, the African Union, etc., with essential information about these groupings
• Web links for many entries

　　
This A-Z guide provides a wealth of 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 clear map and a quick-reference fact box containing data and statistics including languages, population, GDP, capital city, life expectancy, and more. The inclusion of at least one web link for every country is a new feature to this edition and web links are conveniently accessible via the Guide to Countries of the World companion website. Invaluable supplementary material includes detailed indicator tables showing income and poverty, health and population etc, and list of international organizations, such as the EU and the African Union, with essential information about these groupings.
　　　
Revised and fully up to date with the latest key facts, this accessible guide is ideal for students and teachers of geography, politics, economics, world religions, and world history at all levels, as well as anyone wanting a home reference book to accompany an atlas.