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The definitive one-volume guide to all sub-Saharan African countries, providing invaluable economic, political, statistical and directory data. General SurveyThoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by experts on the region and covering both continent-wide and sub-regional issues. Country SurveysIndividual chapters on every country incorporating:essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economies an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators a full directory containing names, addresses and contact details for key areas such as the government, diplomatic representation, the media, finance, trade and industry, and defence a useful bibliography, providing sources for further research. Regional InformationDetailed information on regional organizations; commodities; research institutes; and select bibliographies of books and periodicals.

The definitive one-volume guide to all sub-Saharan African countries, providing invaluable economic, political, statistical and directory data. General SurveyThoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by experts on the region and covering both continent-wide and sub-regional issues. Country SurveysIndividual chapters on every country incorporating:essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economies an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators a full directory containing names, addresses and contact details for key areas such as the government, diplomatic representation, the media, finance, trade and industry, and defence a useful bibliography, providing sources for further research. Regional InformationDetailed information on regional organizations; commodities; research institutes; and select bibliographies of books and periodicals.

The definitive one-volume guide to all sub-Saharan African countries, providing invaluable economic, political, statistical and directory data. General SurveyThoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by experts on the region and covering both continent-wide and sub-regional issues. Country SurveysIndividual chapters on every country incorporating:essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economies an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators a full directory containing names, addresses and contact details for key areas such as the government, diplomatic representation, the media, finance, trade and industry, and defence a useful bibliography, providing sources for further research. Regional InformationDetailed information on regional organizations; commodities; research institutes; and select bibliographies of books and periodicals.

The definitive one-volume guide to all sub-Saharan African countries, providing invaluable economic, political, statistical and directory data. General SurveyThoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by experts on the region and covering both continent-wide and sub-regional issues. Country SurveysIndividual chapters on every country incorporating:essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economies an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators a full directory containing names, addresses and contact details for key areas such as the government, diplomatic representation, the media, finance, trade and industry, and defence a useful bibliography, providing sources for further research. Regional InformationDetailed information on regional organizations; commodities; research institutes; and select bibliographies of books and periodicals.

The definitive one-volume guide to all sub-Saharan African countries, providing invaluable economic, political, statistical and directory data. General SurveyThoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by experts on the region and covering both continent-wide and sub-regional issues. Country SurveysIndividual chapters on every country incorporating:essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economies an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators a full directory containing names, addresses and contact details for key areas such as the government, diplomatic representation, the media, finance, trade and industry, and defence a useful bibliography, providing sources for further research. Regional InformationDetailed information on regional organizations; commodities; research institutes; and select bibliographies of books and periodicals.

The definitive one-volume guide to all sub-Saharan African countries, providing invaluable economic, political, statistical and directory data.General SurveyThoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by experts on the region and covering both continent-wide and sub-regional issues.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on every country incorporating:essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economiesan extensive statistical survey of economic indicatorsa full directory containing names, addresses and contact details for key areas such as the government, diplomatic representation, the media, finance, trade and industry, and defencea useful bibliography, providing sources for further research.Regional InformationDetailed information on regional organizations; commodities; research institutes; and select bibliographies of books and periodicals.

The definitive one-volume guide to all sub-Saharan African countries, providing invaluable economic, political, statistical and directory data.General SurveyThoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by experts on the region and covering both continent-wide and sub-regional issues.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on every country incorporating:essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economiesan extensive statistical survey of economic indicatorsa full directory containing names, addresses and contact details for key areas such as the government, diplomatic representation, the media, finance, trade and industry, and defencea useful bibliography, providing sources for further research.Regional InformationDetailed information on regional organizations; commodities; research institutes; and select bibliographies of books and periodicals.

This revised and updated thirty-second edition provides a complete survey of the region including:* Over 1,300 pages of economic and demographic statistics, wide-ranging directory material and authoritative articles* Contributions from over 50 leading experts on African affairs* Incisive analysis of the latest available information.General Survey* New and revised analytical articles covering the issues affecting the area as a whole including: Reforming Africa: Continuities and Changes; Economic Trends in Africa South of the Sahara; The Privatization of Security in Sub-Saharan Africa and European Colonial Rule in Africa.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on every country containing:* Introductory Survey - essays on area and population, agriculture, forestry, livestock, industry, finance, trade, transport, education and the media* Directory - names, addresses and contact numbers for key areas such as the Constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, trade, industry and tourism* Statistics - covering population, agriculture, forestry, industry, finance, education and the media. Plus a select bibliography.Regional Information* Detailed information on the following: regional organizations; major commodities; calendars, time reckoning, and weights and measures; research institutes and a select periodicals bibliography.

Over 1,400 pages of economic and demographic statistics, wide-ranging directory material and authoritative articlesContributions from over 50 leading experts on African affairsIncisive analysis of the latest available information.General SurveyThoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by acknowledged experts covering the issues affecting the area as a whole: Reforming Africa: Continuities and Changes; Economic Trends in Africa South of the Sahara 2006; Health and Medical Issues in Sub-Saharan Africa; The Privatization of Security in Sub-Saharan Africa and European Colonial Rule in Africa A political map of contemporary Africa and a chronological list of the dates of independence of African countries.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on every country incorporating:an introductory survey, containing essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economy of each countryan extensive statistical survey of economic indicators, which include area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, media and educationa full directory containing names, addresses and contact numbers for key areas such as the government, political organizations, diplomatic representation, the judiciary, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry, tourism, defence and educationa useful bibliography, providing sources for further research.Regional InformationDetailed information on the following: regional organizations; major commodities; calendars, time reckoning, weights and measures; research institutes concerned with Africa and a select periodicals bibliography.

over 1,500 pages of economic and demographic statistics, wide-ranging directory material and authoritative articlescontributions from over 50 leading experts on African affairsincisive analysis of the latest available information.General Surveythoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by acknowledged experts covering the issues affecting the area as a whole, including: Economic Trends in Africa South of the Sahara; Health and Medical Issues in Sub-Saharan Africa; China’s Expansion into Africa; and European Colonial Rule in Africa a political map of contemporary Africa and a chronological list of the dates of independence of African countries.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on every country incorporating:an introductory survey, containing essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economy of each countryan extensive statistical survey of economic indicators, which include area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, media and educationa full directory containing names, addresses and contact numbers for key areas such as the government, political organizations, diplomatic representation, the judiciary, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry, tourism, defence and educationa useful bibliography, providing sources for further research.Regional InformationDetailed information on the following: regional organizations; major commodities; calendars, time reckoning, weights and measures; research institutes concerned with Africa and a select periodicals bibliography.

A definitive one-volume guide to all sub-Saharan African countries, providing invaluable economic and directory data.It includesover 1,500 pages of economic and demographic statistics, wide-ranging directory material and authoritative articles contributions from over fifty leading experts on African affairs incisive analysis of the latest available information. General Surveythoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by acknowledged experts covering the issues affecting the area as a whole, including: Economic Trends in Africa South of the Sahara; Health and Medical Issues in Sub-Saharan Africa; State Failure in Africa; A Century of Development; China’s Expansion into Africa; and European Colonial Rule in Africa a political map of contemporary Africa and a chronological list of the dates of independence of African countries. Country SurveysIndividual chapters on every country incorporating: an introductory survey, containing essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economy of each country an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators, which include area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, media and education a full directory containing names, addresses and contact numbers for key areas such as the government, political organizations, diplomatic representation, the judiciary, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry, tourism, defence and education a useful bibliography, providing sources for further research. Regional InformationDetailed information on the following: regional organizations; major commodities; calendars, time reckoning, research institutes concerned with Africa and select bibliographies of books and periodicals.

A definitive one-volume guide to all sub-Saharan African countries, providing invaluable economic and directory data.It includes:over 1,500 pages of economic and demographic statistics, wide-ranging directory material and authoritative articles contributions from over fifty leading experts on African affairs incisive analysis of the latest available information. General SurveyThoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by acknowledged experts covering the issues affecting the area as a whole, including: Economic Trends in Africa South of the Sahara; Health and Medical Issues in Sub-Saharan Africa; State Failure in Africa; A Century of Development; China’s Expansion into Africa; European Colonial Rule in Africa; Peace and Security Architecture and The Threat of Organized Crime to West Africa. A political map of contemporary Africa and a chronological list of the dates of independence of African countries. Country SurveysIndividual chapters on every country incorporating: an introductory survey, containing essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economy of each country an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators, which include area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, media and education a full directory containing names, addresses and contact numbers for key areas such as the government, political organizations, diplomatic representation, the judiciary, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry, tourism, defence and education a useful bibliography, providing sources for further research. Regional InformationDetailed information on the following: regional organizations; major commodities; calendars, time reckoning, research institutes concerned with Africa and select bibliographies of books and periodicals.

The definitive one-volume guide to all sub-Saharan African countries, providing invaluable economic, political, statistical and directory data.New content for the 2012 edition includes: chapter on South Sudan coverage of recent elections, including those in Cape Verde, the Central African Republic, Chad, Nigeria, São Tomé and Principé, and Seychellesfully revised government lists for all countriesdetails on major new stories over the past twelve months, including the secession of South Sudan, the famine in the Horn of Africa, events in Cote d'Ivoire following the disputed presidential elections of November 2010 and the return to civilian governments following the military coups in Guinea and Nigerinformation on the transition of Mayotte to an Overseas Department of France. Key Features:over 1,500 pages of analytical essays, economic and demographic statistics and wide-ranging directory material contributions from over fifty leading experts on African affairs. General Surveythoroughly revised and updated analytical articles covering the issues affecting the area as a whole, including: Economic Trends in Africa South of the Sahara; Health and Medical Issues; State Failure in Africa; A Century of Development; Chinese Stakes in Sub-Saharan Africa; European Colonial Rule; Peace and Security Architecture new essays on The East African Community and Security Dilemmas in West Africa a political map of contemporary Africa and a chronological list of the dates of independence of African countries.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on every country incorporating: an introductory survey, containing essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economy of each country an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators, which include area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education a full directory containing names, addresses and contact details for key areas such as the government, political organizations, diplomatic representation, the judiciary, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry, tourism, defence and education a useful bibliography, providing sources for further research Regional InformationDetailed information on the following: regional organizations; major commodities; calendars; research institutes concerned with Africa; and select bibliographies of books and periodicals.

The definitive one-volume guide to all sub-Saharan African countries, providing invaluable economic, political, statistical and directory data.New for 2013:fully revised government lists for all countries details on major news stories over the past 12 months, including the post-secession conflict between Sudan and South Sudan and the military coups in Mali and Guinea-Bissau. essays on Brazil-Africa Relations and West African Security Issues General SurveyThoroughly revised and updated analytical articles covering issues including: Economic Trends; Health and Medical Issues; State Failure; Development; and China’s Influence in Sub-Saharan AfricaCountry SurveysIndividual chapters on every country incorporating:essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economyan extensive statistical survey of economic indicators a full directory containing names, addresses and contact details for key areas such as the government, diplomatic representation, the media, finance, trade and industry, and defence a useful bibliography, providing sources for further research Regional InformationDetailed information on regional organizations; commodities; research institutes; and select bibliographies of books and periodicals.

The definitive one-volume guide to all sub-Saharan African countries, providing invaluable economic, political, statistical and directory data.New for 2014:fully revised government lists for all countriescoverage of major new stories over the past 12 months, including the strained post-secession relations between Sudan and South Sudan and the Islamist rebellion in Malielection results from Kenya, Djibouti, Zimbabwe and TogoGeneral SurveyThoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by experts on the region and covering both continent-wide and sub-regional issues.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on every country incorporating:essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economyan extensive statistical survey of economic indicators a full directory containing names, addresses and contact details for key areas such as the government, diplomatic representation, the media, finance, trade and industry, and defence a useful bibliography, providing sources for further research Regional InformationDetailed information on regional organizations; commodities; research institutes; and select bibliographies of books and periodicals.

The definitive one-volume guide to all sub-Saharan African countries, providing invaluable economic, political, statistical and directory data.New for 2015:fully revised government lists for all countriesdetails on major news stories over the past 12 monthselection results from Guinea-Bissau, Malawi, South Africa and Mauritanianew essays on Ghana, Nigeria, Mauritania, Mozambique and UgandaGeneral SurveyThoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by experts on the region and covering both continent-wide and sub-regional issues.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on every country incorporating:essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economiesan extensive statistical survey of economic indicatorsa full directory containing names, addresses and contact details for key areas such as the government, diplomatic representation, the media, finance, trade and industry, and defence a useful bibliography, providing sources for further research. Regional InformationDetailed information on regional organizations; commodities; research institutes; and select bibliographies of books and periodicals.

The definitive one-volume guide to all sub-Saharan African countries, providing invaluable economic, political, statistical and directory data. General SurveyThoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by experts on the region and covering both continent-wide and sub-regional issues. Country SurveysIndividual chapters on every country incorporating:essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economies an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators a full directory containing names, addresses and contact details for key areas such as the government, diplomatic representation, the media, finance, trade and industry, and defence a useful bibliography, providing sources for further research. Regional InformationDetailed information on regional organizations; commodities; research institutes; and select bibliographies of books and periodicals.

The definitive one-volume guide to all sub-Saharan African countries, providing invaluable economic, political, statistical and directory data. General SurveyThoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by experts on the region and covering both continent-wide and sub-regional issues. Country SurveysIndividual chapters on every country incorporating:essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economies an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators a full directory containing names, addresses and contact details for key areas such as the government, diplomatic representation, the media, finance, trade and industry, and defence a useful bibliography, providing sources for further research. Regional InformationDetailed information on regional organizations; commodities; research institutes; and select bibliographies of books and periodicals.