A systematic survey of all the countries of East Asia, South-East
Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands
* Essential for anyone with an interest in this vast area of the
world
* Keeps up-to-date with current economic and political
developments
* Presents over 1,300 pages of statistics, directory material, and
expert analysis
General Survey
* Informative articles on contemporary issues relating to the area
as a whole. Topics include: "Human Rights in the Asia Pacific
Region; Current Security Issues" "in Asia; Population in Asia and
the Pacific; Environmental Issues of Asia and the Pacific; The
Religions of Asia Pacific;" and" The Asian-Pacific Community in the
Pacific Century
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Country Surveys
* Individual chapters on each country containing: articles on
geography, history, and the economy; an economic and demographic
survey of the latest available statisticson population,
agriculture, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, and
education; a directory of names, addresses, and contact numbers
covering the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary,
political organizations, diplomatic representation, religion, the
media, finance, trade, industry, tourism, defense, and education;
and a select bibliography
Regional Information
* Includes all major international organizations active in the
region, their aims, activities, publications, and principal
personnel; a detailed survey of major commodities in Asia and the
Pacific; a directory of research institutes specializing in the
region; select bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the
Far East and Australasia; and an index of regional organizations
For coverageof the countries and territories comprising South
Asia, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and more,
please now consult the newest volume in this series, devoted
exclusively to this intricate, increasingly important region. South
Asia 2004 provides all of the expert content you've come to expect
from Europa's Regional Surveys, combining current facts and
in-depth historical perspective.
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