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The definitive survey of the countries and territories of Western Europe, comprising expert analysis and commentary, up-to-date economic and socio-political data and extensive directory information. General SurveyEssays by leading experts on the area cover issues of regional importance. Country Surveys Individual chapters on each country, comprising:an introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, history and economy of each country, including a chronology and map. an extensive statistical survey of economic and demographic indicators, including area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education. a comprehensive directory of names and contact details covering the most significant political and commercial institutions. Regional Informationa directory of research institutes specializing in the region bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the region.

The definitive survey of the countries and territories of Western Europe, comprising expert analysis and commentary, up-to-date economic and socio-political data and extensive directory information. General SurveyEssays by leading experts on the area cover issues of regional importance. Country Surveys Individual chapters on each country, comprising:an introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, history and economy of each country, including a chronology and map. an extensive statistical survey of economic and demographic indicators, including area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education. a comprehensive directory of names and contact details covering the most significant political and commercial institutions. Regional Informationa directory of research institutes specializing in the region bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the region.

The definitive survey of the countries and territories of Western Europe, comprising expert analysis and commentary, up-to-date economic and socio-political data and extensive directory information. General SurveyEssays by leading experts on the area cover issues of regional importance. Country Surveys Individual chapters on each country, comprising:an introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, history and economy of each country, including a chronology and map. an extensive statistical survey of economic and demographic indicators, including area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education. a comprehensive directory of names and contact details covering the most significant political and commercial institutions. Regional Informationa directory of research institutes specializing in the region bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the region.

The definitive survey of the countries and territories of Western Europe, comprising expert analysis and commentary, up-to-date economic and socio-political data and extensive directory information.General SurveyEssays by leading experts on the area cover issues of regional importance. Country Surveys Individual chapters on each country, comprising:an introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, history and economy of each country, including a chronology and map. an extensive statistical survey of economic and demographic indicators, including area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education. a comprehensive directory of names and contact details covering the most significant political and commercial institutions. Regional Informationa directory of research institutes specializing in the region bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the region.

The definitive survey of the countries and territories of Western Europe, comprising expert analysis and commentary, up-to-date economic and socio-political data and extensive directory information.General SurveyEssays by leading experts on the area cover issues of regional importance.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country, comprising:an introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, history and economy of each country, including a chronology and map.an extensive statistical survey of economic and demographic indicators, including area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education.a comprehensive directory of names and contact details covering the most significant political and commercial institutions.Regional Informationa directory of research institutes specializing in the regionbibliographies of books and periodicals covering the region

The definitive survey of the countries and territories of Western Europe, comprising expert analysis and commentary, up-to-date economic and socio-political data and extensive directory information.General SurveyEssays by leading experts on the area cover issues of regional importance.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country, comprising:an introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, history and economy of each country, including a chronology and map.an extensive statistical survey of economic and demographic indicators, including area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education.a comprehensive directory of names and contact details covering the most significant political and commercial institutions.Regional Informationa directory of research institutes specializing in the regionbibliographies of books and periodicals covering the region.

Western Europe 2026 is the 28th edition of this single-source reference work. It comprises well-informed commentaries and up-to-date statistical and directory information, which combine to provide an impartial and comprehensive guide. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to incorporate the latest facts and developments in the region.Western Europe 2026 is divided into three sections:General Survey – This offers an overall perspective on the region, with essays from acknowledged experts providing analysis of the region’s social, political and economic issues. Fully revised and new essays explore and assess European Union challenges; economic perspectives in Western Europe and the European Union; European foreign, security and defence policies; climate change action; the challenges of internal and external migration; the far right in Western Europe; and overtourism in the region.Country Surveys – Individual chapters offer a comprehensive overview of each country in the region. A section detailing the country’s physical and social geography is complemented by a map, a chronology offering swift access to important dates and events, and comprehensive essays commissioned from leading authorities on the recent history and economy of the country. This is followed by a detailed statistical survey containing the latest available statistics for population, health and welfare, agriculture, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education, and by an extensive directory of contact names and addresses, e-mail and internet addresses and essential information regarding the constitution, government, election commissions, political organizations, diplomatic representation, the judiciary, religion, the press, publishers, broadcasting and communications, finance, trade and industry, defence and education. A bibliography is also included for further reading.Regional Information – This section provides information on research institutes studying Western Europe, and select bibliographies of periodicals and books covering regional issues.Countries and territories included in this editionAndorra, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Greenland, Finland, Åland Islands, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Svalbard, Jan Mayen, Portugal, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Gibraltar, Vatican City.

Presents text, statistics and directory information on the geography, recent history and economy of the Western European countries and territories.Key features include:* Contributions from acknowledged experts* Includes a definitive factual and statistical survey of each country* Over 700 pages of impartial data.General Survey* Introductory essays written by acknowledged experts cover issues or regional importance, such as: The European Union Towards 2004; Europe's Defence Arrangements; The Politics of Immigration and Asylum in Western Europe; European Monetary Union and Western Europe and the Developing World.Country Surveys* A separate chapter for every country in the region providing details of geography, recent history and the economy; a demographic and economic survey using the latest available statistics on finance, industry, agriculture, trade, population, education, transport and tourism; a directory of essential names, addresses, contact numbers, e-mail and internet addresses, for key areas such as, the constitution, government and politics, diplomatic representation, the judicial system, religion, the press, publishers, broadcasting and communications, finance, trade and industry, transport and tourism; a select bibliography is also included.

Presents text, statistics and directory information on the geography, recent history and economy of the Western European countries and territories.Key features include* Contributions from acknowledged experts* A definitive factual and statistical survey of each country* Over 700 pages of impartial data.General Survey* Introductory articles written by acknowledged experts cover issues of regional importance, such as: The European Union Towards 2004; European Defence: All Illusions Exposed; The Politics of Immigration and Asylum in Western Europe; Economic Survey of Western Europe and Western Europe and the Developing World.Country Surveys Individual chapters on each country, which comprise of:* An introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, history and economy of each country, which includes a full chronology and map* An extensive economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education* A full directory section with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail and internet addresses covering the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religious groups, the media, finance, trade and industry, tourism, defence and education* A select bibliography, containing suggestions for further research.

Presents text, statistics and directory information on the geography, recent history and economy of the Western European countries and territories.Key features include* Contributions from acknowledged experts* A definitive factual and statistical survey of each country* Some 800 pages of impartial data.General Survey* Introductory articles written by acknowledged experts cover issues of regional importance, such as: The European Union Towards 2005; European Defence: All Illusions Exposed; The Politics of Immigration and Asylum in Western Europe; Economic Survey of Western Europe and Western Europe and the Developing World.Country Surveys Individual chapters on each country, which comprise of:* An introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, history and economy of each country, which includes a full chronology and map* An extensive economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education* A full directory section with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail and internet addresses covering the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religious groups, the media, finance, trade and industry, tourism, defence and education* A select bibliography, containing suggestions for further research.

Presents text, statistics and directory information on the geography, recent history and economy of the Western European countries and territories.Key features include:* Contributions from acknowledged experts* A definitive factual and statistical survey of each country* Some 800 pages of impartial data.General Survey* Introductory articles written by acknowledged experts cover issues of regional importance, such as: The European Union Towards 2006; European Defence: All Illusions Exposed; The Politics of Immigration and Asylum in Western Europe; Economic Survey of Western Europe and Western Europe and the Developing World.Country Surveys Individual chapters on each country, which comprise of:* An introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, history and economy of each country, which includes a full chronology and map* An extensive economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education* A full directory section with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail and internet addresses covering the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religious groups, the media, finance, trade and industry, tourism, defence and education* A select bibliography, containing suggestions for further research.

Presents text, statistics and directory information on the geography, recent history and economy of the Western European countries and territories.Key features include:* Contributions from acknowledged experts* A definitive factual and statistical survey of each country.General Survey* Introductory articles written by acknowledged experts cover issues of regional importance, such as: The European Union Towards 2007; European Defence: All Illusions Exposed; The Politics of Immigration and Asylum in Western Europe; Economic Survey of Western Europe and Western Europe and the Developing World.Country Surveys Individual chapters on each country, which comprise of:* An introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, history and economy of each country, which includes a full chronology and map* An extensive economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education* A full directory section with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail and internet addresses covering the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religious groups, the media, finance, trade and industry, tourism, defence and education* A select bibliography, containing suggestions for further research.

Presents text, statistics and directory information on the geography, recent history and economy of the Western European countries and territories.Key features include:contributions from acknowledged expertsa definitive factual and statistical survey of each country.General Surveyintroductory articles written by acknowledged experts cover issues of regional importance, such as: European Union for the Twenty-First Century; Europe's Defences; Migration Politics in a Globalizing Europe; Economic Survey of Western Europe and the European Union and Islam in Western Europe. Country Surveys Individual chapters on each country, which comprise of:an introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, history and economy of each country, which includes a full chronology and mapan extensive economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and educationa full directory section with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail and internet addresses covering the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religious groups, the media, finance, trade and industry, tourism, defence and educationa select bibliography, containing suggestions for further research.

A comprehensive survey of the countries and territories of Western Europe, which comprises expert analysis and commentary and includes up-to-date statistical and directory information. Key features contributions from around forty acknowledged experts thoroughly revised directory and statistical information on each country and territory. General Survey introductory articles by leading authorities cover issues of regional importance. Topics include developments in the European Union, the politics of migration, environmental issues, the challenges surrounding Western Europe’s defence policies, relations with the developing world, Islam in Western Europe and an economic survey of the region. Country Surveys Individual chapters on each country, which comprise of: an introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, history and economy of each country, which includes a full chronology and map an extensive economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education a full directory section with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail and internet addresses covering the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religious groups, the media, finance, trade and industry, tourism, defence and education a select bibliography, containing suggestions for further research. Regional Information includes a directory of research institutes specializing in the region and bibliographies of books and periodicals covering Western Europe.

A comprehensive survey of the countries and territories of Western Europe, which comprises expert analysis and commentary and includes up-to-date statistical and directory information. Key features contributions from around forty acknowledged experts thoroughly revised directory and statistical information on each country and territory. General Survey introductory articles by leading authorities cover issues of regional importance. Topics include developments in the European Union, the politics of migration, environmental issues, the challenges surrounding Western Europe's defence policies, relations with the developing world, Islam in Western Europe and an economic survey of the region. Country Surveys Individual chapters on each country, which comprise: an introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, history and economy of each country, which includes a full chronology and map an extensive economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education a full directory section with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail and internet addresses covering the constitution, government, election commissions, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religious groups, the media, finance, trade and industry, tourism, defence and education a select bibliography, containing suggestions for further research. Regional Information includes a directory of research institutes specializing in the region and bibliographies of books and periodicals covering Western Europe.

A comprehensive survey of the countries and territories of Western Europe, which comprises expert analysis and commentary and includes up-to-date statistical and directory information. Key Features:authoritative analysis of the issues confronting this important region contributions from around forty acknowledged experts thoroughly revised directory and statistical information on each country and territory. General Survey introductory articles by leading authorities cover issues of regional importance. Topics include developments in the European Union, the politics of migration, environmental issues, the challenges surrounding Western Europe's defence policies, relations with the developing world, Islam in Western Europe and an economic survey of the region. Country Surveys Individual chapters on each country, which comprise: an introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, history and economy of each country, which includes a full chronology and map an extensive economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education a full directory section with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail and internet addresses covering the constitution, government, election commissions, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religious groups, the media, finance, trade and industry, tourism, defence and education a select bibliography, containing suggestions for further research. Regional Information includes a directory of research institutes specializing in the region and bibliographies of books and periodicals covering Western Europe.

The definitive survey of the countries and territories of Western Europe, comprising expert analysis and commentary. Includes up-to-date economic and socio-political data along with specially sourced directory information. New content for the 2012 edition includes:coverage of significant developments in the region over the last twelve months, including the Irish financial settlement within the EU and the IMF, the Portuguese bail-out and the effects of the Middle Eastern turmoil in France detailed analysis of the Finnish general election, plus results and commentary on state elections in Germany and coverage of the elections in Portugal in June a newly commissioned essay on the rise of the populist far right in Western Europe.Key Features:authoritative analysis of the issues confronting this important region contributions from around forty acknowledged experts thoroughly revised directory and statistical information on each country and territory. General Survey introductory articles by leading authorities cover issues of regional importance. Topics include developments in the European Union, the politics of migration, environmental issues, the challenges surrounding Western Europe's defence policies, relations with the developing world, Islam in Western Europe, the rise of the populist far right, and an economic survey of the region. Country Surveys Individual chapters on each country, which comprise: an introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, history and economy of each country, which includes a full chronology and map an extensive economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education a full directory section with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail and internet addresses covering the constitution, government, election commissions, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religious groups, the media, finance, trade and industry, tourism, defence and education a select bibliography, containing suggestions for further research. Regional Information includes a directory of research institutes specializing in the region and bibliographies of books and periodicals covering Western Europe.

The definitive survey of the countries and territories of Western Europe, comprising expert analysis and commentary, up-to-date economic and socio-political data and extensive directory information.New for 2013:analysis of the issues confronting Western Europe contributions from acknowledged experts thoroughly revised directory and statistical information. General SurveyEssays by leading experts cover issues of regional importance. Topics include political and economic developments in the region, and issues including immigration, the environment, defence, Islam, relations with the BRICS, and the rise of the populist right. Country Surveys Individual chapters on each country, comprising:an introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, history and economy of each country, including a chronology and map. an extensive statistical survey of economic and demographic indicators, including area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education. a comprehensive directory of names and contact details covering the most significant political and commercial institutions. Regional Informationa directory of research institutes specializing in the regionbibliographies of books and periodicals covering the region.

The definitive survey of the countries and territories of Western Europe, comprising expert analysis and commentary, up-to-date economic and socio-political data and extensive directory information.New for 2014:coverage of the ongoing economic crisis in the eurozone and its effect on the politics and economies of countries in the regionmajor political developments are analysed, including the legislative elections in Austria, Germany, Italy, Norway and other countries and territories in the regioncomprehensively updated directory sections, including new heads of state in Belgium and the Netherlands following the abdication of their respective monarchs, and Vatican City with the election of the new Pope.General SurveyEssays by leading experts on the area cover issues of regional importance. Country Surveys Individual chapters on each country, comprising:an introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, history and economy of each country, including a chronology and map. an extensive statistical survey of economic and demographic indicators, including area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education. a comprehensive directory of names and contact details covering the most significant political and commercial institutions. Regional Informationa directory of research institutes specializing in the regionbibliographies of books and periodicals covering the region.

The definitive survey of the countries and territories of Western Europe, comprising expert analysis and commentary, up-to-date economic and socio-political data and extensive directory information.New for 2015:new essays examining energy security in Western Europe and mainstream parties and immigration, and fully revised essays on the European Union, the economies of the eurozone, the region’s defence policies, Western Europe and emerging economies, the environment, and parties of the populist right analysis of recent elections in the region, including Belgium and Sweden details of cabinet reorganizations and new heads of state in the regionGeneral SurveyEssays by leading experts on the area cover issues of regional importance. Country Surveys Individual chapters on each country, comprising:an introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, history and economy of each country, including a chronology and map. an extensive statistical survey of economic and demographic indicators, including area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education. a comprehensive directory of names and contact details covering the most significant political and commercial institutions. Regional Informationa directory of research institutes specializing in the regionbibliographies of books and periodicals covering the region.

The definitive survey of the countries and territories of Western Europe, comprising expert analysis and commentary, up-to-date economic and socio-political data and extensive directory information. General SurveyEssays by leading experts on the area cover issues of regional importance. Country Surveys Individual chapters on each country, comprising:an introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, history and economy of each country, including a chronology and map. an extensive statistical survey of economic and demographic indicators, including area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education. a comprehensive directory of names and contact details covering the most significant political and commercial institutions. Regional Informationa directory of research institutes specializing in the region bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the region.

The definitive survey of the countries and territories of Western Europe, comprising expert analysis and commentary, up-to-date economic and socio-political data and extensive directory information. General SurveyEssays by leading experts on the area cover issues of regional importance. Country Surveys Individual chapters on each country, comprising:an introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, history and economy of each country, including a chronology and map. an extensive statistical survey of economic and demographic indicators, including area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education. a comprehensive directory of names and contact details covering the most significant political and commercial institutions. Regional Informationa directory of research institutes specializing in the region bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the region.

The definitive survey of the countries and territories of Western Europe, comprising expert analysis and commentary, up-to-date economic and socio-political data and extensive directory information. General SurveyEssays by leading experts on the area cover issues of regional importance. Country Surveys Individual chapters on each country, comprising:an introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, history and economy of each country, including a chronology and map. an extensive statistical survey of economic and demographic indicators, including area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education. a comprehensive directory of names and contact details covering the most significant political and commercial institutions. Regional Informationa directory of research institutes specializing in the region bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the region.