The Europa World Year Book 2007 Volume 1

The Europa World Year Book is renowned as one of the world's leading reference works. Covering more than 250 countries and territories, the 2007 edition provides detailed country surveys containing the latest analytical, statistical and directory data, and remains an indispensable source of information on world-wide affairs. Volume I contains a comprehensive listing of some 1,900 International Organizations such as the United Nations, the European Union and the World Trade Organization, and provides extensive coverage of countries arranged alphabetically from Afghanistan to Jordan. Volume II covers countries from Kazakhstan to Zimbabwe. EACH COUNTRY IS COVERED BY AN INDIVIDUAL CHAPTER CONTAINING: A unique introductory survey covering recent history; economic affairs; government; defence; education; and public holidays. An extensive statistical survey using the latest available figures on area and population; health and welfare; agriculture; forestry; fishing; industry; finance; trade; transport; tourism; the media; and education. A comprehensive directory section listing 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.