Africa South of the Sahara 2007 (Hardcover, 36th edition)

Presents detailed facts, statistics and directory details on the whole region providing you with a unique and impartial insight into the political affairs,
economies and geographies of these important countries.
Over 1,300 pages covering all the countries of sub-Saharan Africa
Background information on the region:
Essays written by specialists on the region discuss in detail topics such as economic trends, European colonial rule and reforming Africa and a newly commissioned essay for this edition on Security in Africa South of the Sahara by Dr Jakkie Cilliers, the Executive Director of the Institute for Security Studies, South Africa; details of calendars, time reckoning and weights and measures; information about the major commodities of Africa; a political map of contemporary Africa; dates of independence of African countries; a directory of research institutes concerned with Africa; a select bibliography
Coverage of regional organizations includes details of their activities, finances, publications and full directory data
Individual country surveys provide essays on physical and social geography, recent history and the economy; a statistical survey covering area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education; a directory of useful contacts from government, politics, diplomatic representation, religion, broadcasting and communications, finance, trade and industry and transport
A select bibliography.
KEY FEATURES
Contributions from specialist authors, researchers and commentators guarantee an informed and
in-depth view of Africanaffairs
All statistical and directory material in this new edition has been extensively updated, revised and expanded by the organizations themselves, wherever possible
Clear and consistent lay-out throughout enabling rapid access to the facts
Impartial coverage.

General

Imprint:	Europa Publications Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Africa South of the Sahara
Release date:	October 2006
First published:	2006
Contributors:	Europa Publications
Editors:	Iain Frame
Series editors:	Joanne Maher
Dimensions:	280 x 210 x 46mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	1534
Edition:	36th edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-85743-369-2
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Area / regional studies > General
LSN:	1-85743-369-6
Barcode:	9781857433692

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