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=020    $$a 9781414410890
=035    $0010-0520003673
=041    $$a eng
=082    $$a 910.3
=084    $$a 910.3/XXX/W
=100    $$a Edited by Gall
=700    $$a Thimothy L. and Hobby
=700    $$a Jeneen M.
=245    $$a Worldmark encyclopedia of the nations
=250    $$a 12 th ed
=260    $$a New York  $b Routledge-Cavendish $c 2007
=300    $$a 5 vol.;illus.;29 cm.$c 29 cm.
=500    $$a Vol.1:United Nations. Vol.2:Africa. Vol.3:Americas. Vol.4:Asia&Oceania. Vol.5:Europe.
=520    $$a Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations, 12th Edition, presents easy-to-understand information on 193 countries and dependencies from around the world in 5 volumes. Its 4 country volumes are arranged by global region (Africa, Americas, Asia and Oceania, and Europe) while a United Nations volume focuses on that organization's purposes, principles, and agencies, including the Security Council and Human Rights Commission. Country articles range from 6 to 42 pages and are organized into the following 50 standardized rubrics that allow for easy comparisons across countries: Location, size, and extent; Topography; Climate; Flora and Fauna; Environment; Population; Migration; Ethnic Groups; Languages; Religions; Transportation; History; Government; Political parties; Local government; Judicial system; Armed forces; International cooperation; Economy; Income; Labor; Agriculture; Animal husbandry; Fishing; Forestry; Mining; Energy and power; Industry; Science and technology; Domestic trade; Foreign trade; Balance of payments; Banking and securities; Insurance; Public finance; Taxation; Customs and duties; Foreign investment; Economic development; Social Development.
=650    $$a General - Countries and Nations