Description

Concise overviews of every country in the world, covering social, economic, religious, and political issues. Features maps and vital statistics including GDP, life expectancy, income distribution, and internet use. Global Data tables, with up-to-date information, show main social and economic indicators country-by-country.

Oxford Paperback Reference
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This invaluable global guide 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.
- 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 reference work to accompany an atlas.

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