International Organizations; Over 1,650 organizations are listed together with principal officials and publications; World Survey; A separate chapter for every country in the world containing: Introductory Survey - Background information on recent history, government, economic affairs, defence, education, social welfare and other useful data. Statistics - An economic and demographic survey using the latest available statistics. Directory - Essential names, addresses, contact numbers and other information on the constitution, government, legislature, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religion, the media, finance, trade, industry, transport and tourism.
'Has justifiably gained a reputation as "the definitive and comprehensive" source of data on every nation in the world.' - Current History -