The Political Handbook of the World contains a separate article on every country in the world as well as more than 100 intergovernmental organizations, including UN-related agencies. Each article provides a comprehensive historical perspective (developed over 70 years of publication) as well as up-to-date information on recent political developments. Maps provide close-ups of disputed territories. Country articles are divided into the following sections:
Basic information: Covers political status (i.e., monarchy, democracy, etc.), area, population, major urban centers, official languages, monetary unit (including U.S. exchange rate), current national leaders (including date they assumed office and political party affiliation) and names of their immediate predecessors.
The Country: Brief geographic overview, religious and ethnic makeup, status of women, major industries and agricultural emphasis, and recent economic developments. Political background: Complete coverage of all recent governmental changes as well as highlights of modern political history.
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