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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.

Western Europe 2027 is the 29th 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 2027 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 edition Andorra, 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 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: 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. 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.