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The Europa World Year Book 2008 (Hardcover, 49th edition)
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The Europa World Year Book 2008 (Hardcover, 49th edition)
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Globally renowned for its accuracy, consistency and reliability,
the Europa World Year Book provides detailed country surveys
containing the latest analytical, statistical and directory
information available for over 250 countries and territories. For
more than eighty years since its first publication, the Europa
World Year Book has been at the forefront of political information
on library reference shelves, providing reliable and timely
information which is often hard to find. International
Organizations Over 1,900 international and regional organizations
are included, broken down into three sections. All the featured
organizations listed appear listed in a comprehensive index. The
first section provides detailed coverage of the United Nations and
its related agencies and bodies. The second section lists a further
60 other major international organizations. These entries provide
in-depth articles on the activities of each organization and the
programmes they run, a list of member states, and information
covering the structure of the organization. Contact details,
publications and information on finance are also included. The
third section lists some 1,7500 other international organizations,
listed by area of activity. Contact details and publications are
listed for each entry, as well as a description of activities.
Organizations featured include the United Nations Environmental
Programme, the European Union, the International Organization for
Migration, the Criminal Court, the World Trade Organization, and
the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. Country
Surveys More than 250 countries and territories are covered by an
individual chapter. These chapters contain: Introductory Survey The
Introductory Survey includes essays covering recent history,
economic affairs, government, defence, education and public
holidays. Updated and revised annually, these provide an excellent
introduction to the country. Statistical Survey This section
provides tables giving the latest available figures on area and
population; health and welfare; agriculture; forestry; fishing;
mining; industry; finance; trade; transport; tourism; the media;
and education. Statistics are sourced from official local or
national bodies, or from international organizations where
appropriate. Directory Section A comprehensive directory section
lists names, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and
internet addresses, plus other useful facts about organizations
from the fields of government; election commissions; political
organizations; diplomatic representation; judicial system;
religions; the press; publishers; broadcasting and communications;
banking; insurance; trade and industry; development organizations;
chambers of commerce; industrial and trade associations; utilities;
trade unions; transport; and tourism.
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