World Factbook (Philip's)
A comprehensive fully revised edition, now with physically coloured maps. This handy volume features an A-Z reference of all the world's countries, together with detailed descriptions of landscape, climate, history, politics and economy. An information box lists the population, area, languages, ethnic groups, religions and website of each individual nation. The flag of each country is illustrated, together with a simple locator map to show the country within its region.
4th Edition, Paperback, 400 pages