Worldmark encyclopedia of the nations / Gall, Timothy L

Presents easy-to-understand information on countries and dependencies from around the world. Entries discuss a variety of topics in detail, from banking and securities to climate, from government data to demographic statistics. Also includes biographical essays on national leaders.

Contains over two hundred articles that examine the history, economy, society, culture, and politics of the world's countries and dependencies, providing information in more than forty categories, and features an in-depth look at the United Nations system and the organization's related agencies.