00000nam 2200000 4500 INLIS000000000003673 20200508202410 200508||||||||| | ||| |||| ||eng|| 9781414410890 010-0520003673 eng 910.3 910.3/XXX/W Edited by Gall Thimothy L. and Hobby Jeneen M. Worldmark encyclopedia of the nations 12 th ed New York Routledge-Cavendish 2007 5 vol.;illus.;29 cm. 29 cm. Vol.1:United Nations. Vol.2:Africa. Vol.3:Americas. Vol.4:Asia&Oceania. Vol.5:Europe. 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. General - Countries and Nations