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Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations: 5 Volume Set

Gale Group

Presents easy-to-understand information on more than 200 countries and dependencies from around the world in 5 volumes.

The 4 country volumes are arranged by global region--Africa, Americas, Asia & Oceania, and Europe--while a United Nations volume focuses on that organizations purposes, principles, and agencies, including the Security Council and Human Rights Commission.

Each country entry breaks the countryâ s information into 49 numbered headings that allow users to compare countries in a variety of ways: 1. Location, Size and Extent; 2. Topography; 3. Climate; 4. Flora and Fauna; 5. Environment; 6. Population; 7. Migration; 8. Ethnic Groups; 9. Languages; 10. Religions; 11. Transportation; 12. History; 13. Government; 14. Political Parties; 15. Local Government; 16. Judicial System; 17. Armed Forces; 18. International Cooperation; 19. Economy; 20. Income; 21. Labor; 22. Agriculture; 23. Animal Husbandry; 24. Fishing; 25. Forestry; 26. Mining; 27. Energy and Power; 28. Industry; 29. Science and Technology; 30. Domestic Trade; 31. Foreign Trade; 32. Balance of Payments; 33. Banking and Securities; 34. Insurance; 35. Public Finance; 36. Taxation; 37. Customs and Duties; 38. Foreign Investment; 39. Economic Development; 40. Social Development; 41. Health; 42. Housing; 43. Education; 44. Libraries and Museums; 45. Media; 46. Organizations; 47. Tourism, Travel and Recreation; 48. Famous Persons; and

Book Details

  • Publisher: Gale Cengage
  • Publish Date: Mar 13rd, 2017
  • Pages: 3750
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - 0014
  • Dimensions: 18.30in - 12.00in - 9.90in - 25.04lb
  • EAN: 9781410338983
  • Categories: EncyclopediasEarth Sciences - GeographyReference - General