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Book SynopsisThe 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 aTable of ContentsPART ONE General SurveyEconomic Trends in Africa South of the SaharaDONALD L. SPARKSBeyond Françafrique—The State of Relations Between France and AfricaTONY CHAFERA Century of Development: Policy and Process in Sub-Saharan AfricaMICHAEL JENNINGSAn Analysis of the Rule of Law in Sub-Saharan AfricaLEIGHANN SPENCERPART TWO Country Surveys Essays on geography, history, and economy, as well as statistical surveys, directories and bibliographies for each country:ANGOLARecent History BRAD SAFARIKEconomy BRAD SAFARIKBENINRecent History PAUL MELLYEconomy PAUL MELLYBOTSWANARecent History CHRISTOPHER SAUNDERSEconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYBRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORYBURKINA FASORecent History BRAM POSTHUMUSEconomy PAUL MELLYBURUNDIRecent History DEVON E. A. CURTISEconomy DUNCAN WOODSIDECABO VERDERecent History GERHARD SEIBERTEconomy GERHARD SEIBERTCAMEROONRecent History HELEN WAREEconomy TICKY MONEKOSSOTHE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLICRecent History JUAN FANDOS-RIUSEconomy DUNCAN WOODSIDECHADRecent History MOUDWE DAGAEconomy PAUL MELLYTHE COMOROSRecent History PAUL MELLYEconomy PAUL MELLYMAYOTTETHE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGORecent History DUNCAN WOODSIDEEconomy DUNCAN WOODSIDETHE REPUBLIC OF THE CONGORecent History KATHARINE MURISONEconomy TICKY MONEKOSSOCÔTE D’IVOIRERecent History MARIE GIBERTEconomy MARIE GIBERTDJIBOUTIRecent History DAVID STYANEconomy DAVID STYANEQUATORIAL GUINEARecent History MARISÉ CASTROEconomy MARISÉ CASTROERITREARecent History WARKA SOLOMON KAHSAYEconomy WARKA SOLOMON KAHSAYESWATINI (SWAZILAND)Recent History HUGH MACMILLANEconomy DONALD L. SPARKSETHIOPIARecent History SOLOMON M. GOFIEEconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYGABONRecent History DOUGLAS A. YATESEconomy MÉDARD MENGUE BIDZOTHE GAMBIARecent History ISAMAIL CEESAY and ESSA NJIEEconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYGHANARecent History GEORGE M. BOB-MILLIAREconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYGUINEARecent History MARIE GIBERTEconomy MARIE GIBERTGUINEA-BISSAURecent History MARIE GIBERTEconomy MARIE GIBERTKENYARecent History MICHAEL JENNINGSEconomy DUNCAN WOODSIDELESOTHORecent History CHRISTOPHER SAUNDERSEconomy MALEFA ROSE MALEFANELIBERIARecent History FRED VAN DER KRAAIJEconomy FRED VAN DER KRAAIJMADAGASCARRecent History JULIAN COOKEEconomy JULIAN COOKEMALAWIRecent History CHRISTOPHER SAUNDERSEconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYMALIRecent History STEPHEN HARMONEconomy PAUL MELLYMAURITANIARecent History GIUSEPPE MAIMONEEconomy PAUL MELLYMAURITIUSRecent History MANORAMA AKUNGEconomy BOOPEN SEETANAH, SHEEREEN FAUZEL and VERENA TANDRAYEN-RAGOOBURMOZAMBIQUERecent History MARISÉ CASTROEconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYNAMIBIARecent History CHRISTOPHER SAUNDERSEconomy TERESIA KAULIHOWA, JACOB M. NYAMBE and VALDEMAR J. UNDJINIGERRecent History LUCA RAINERI (based on an earlier article by ABDOURAHMANE IDRISSA)Economy PAUL MELLYNIGERIARecent History MAX SIOLLUNEconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYRÉUNIONRecent HistoryEconomyRWANDARecent History DUNCAN WOODSIDEEconomy DUNCAN WOODSIDESAINT HELENA, ASCENSION ANDTRISTAN DA CUNHARecent HistoryEconomySÃO TOMÉ AND PRÍNCIPERecent History GERHARD SEIBERTEconomy GERHARD SEIBERTSENEGALRecent History MARIE GIBERTEconomy MARIE GIBERTSEYCHELLESRecent History KATHARINE MURISONEconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYSIERRA LEONERecent History LEIGHANN SPENCEREconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYSOMALIARecent History DUNCAN WOODSIDE (based on an earlier article by ANNA BRUZZONE)Economy DUNCAN WOODSIDE (based on an earlier article by ANNA BRUZZONE)SOUTH AFRICARecent History CHRISTOPHER SAUNDERSEconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYSOUTH SUDANRecent History DUNCAN WOODSIDEEconomy DUNCAN WOODSIDESUDANRecent History DUNCAN WOODSIDEEconomy DUNCAN WOODSIDETANZANIARecent History MICHAEL JENNINGSEconomy JÖRG WIEGRATZTOGORecent History KATHARINE MURISONEconomy PAUL MELLYUGANDARecent History MICHAEL JENNINGSEconomy JÖRG WIEGRATZZAMBIARecent History SISHUWA SISHUWAEconomy DUNCAN WOODSIDEZIMBABWERecent History CHRISTOPHER SAUNDERSEconomy ALBERT MAKOCHEKANWAPART THREE Regional InformationREGIONAL ORGANIZATIONSMAJOR COMMODITIES OF AFRICACALENDARSRESEARCH INSTITUTES CONCERNED WITH AFRICASELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY (BOOKS)SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY (PERIODICALS)

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive survey of the countries of East and South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, along with 22 Pacific islands, fully revised to reflect current economic and political developments, is an essential resource for the Asia-Pacific region.Calendar of Political EventsA calendar of events provides a convenient reference guide to the year's main political developments.General SurveyWritten by leading experts, this collection of essays provides incisive analysis of regional issues.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country containing: essays on geography, history and the economy an economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications and education a comprehensive directory of names and contact details covering the mTable of ContentsPART ONE General SurveyThe USA’s Turn against China: Acute Rivalry in the Asia-Pacific RegionROBERT G. SUTTERIslam in South-East AsiaROBERT W. HEFNERDemographic Trends in the Asia-Pacific Region: Converging but Different Population ChallengesSARAH HARPERChina’s Belt and Road InitiativeROBERT E. LOONEYClimate and Energy Transitions in the Asia-Pacific RegionCLARE RICHARDSON-BARLOWPART TWO Country SurveysSections on geography, history and economy, as well as statistical surveys, directories and bibliographies for each country. A dedicated section on the Pacific islands, which includes an introductory essay and directory and statistical information for each of the Pacific islands and a locally focused bibliography.AUSTRALIAHistory FRANK BONGIORNOEconomy DOUGLAS HUNT and SHYAMA RATNASIRIAUSTRALIAN TERRITORIES IN THE INDIAN OCEANAshmore and Cartier IslandsChristmas IslandCocos (Keeling) IslandsHeard Island and the McDonald IslandsBRUNEIHistory STEPHEN C. DRUCEEconomy WEE CHIAN KOHCAMBODIAHistory TRUDE JACOBSEN GIDASZEWSKIEconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYTHE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINAHistory KERRY BROWNEconomy ROBERT F. ASHCHINESE SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGIONSHONG KONGHistory JAMES TANG (based on an earlier article by N. J. MINERS)Economy LOK SANG HOMACAOHistoryEconomyINDONESIAHistory JAMES R. RUSHEconomy ANNE BOOTHJAPANHistory DEAN ASZKIELOWICZEconomy SHIRO ARMSTRONGKOREAHistory up to the Korean War ANDREW C. NAHM (with revisions by JAMES E. HOARE)THE DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF KOREAHistory EDWARD HOWELLEconomy ROBERT F. ASHTHE REPUBLIC OF KOREAHistory EDWARD HOWELLEconomy RANDALL S. JONESTHE LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICHistory VOLKER GRABOWKSYEconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYMALAYSIAHistory JAMES CHIN and ANTHONY MILNEREconomy MICHAEL MEOW-CHUNG YAPMONGOLIAHistory LI NARANGOAEconomy CHARLES KRUSEKOPFMYANMAR (BURMA)History ARDETH THAWNGHMUNGEconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYNEW ZEALANDHistory JEANINE GRAHAMEconomy KENNETH E. JACKSONTHE PACIFIC ISLANDSBackground to the Pacific Islands BRYANT J. ALLENHistory of the Pacific Islands IAN CAMPBELLContemporary Politics of the Pacific Islands STEWART FIRTHSecurity in the Pacific Islands STEWART FIRTHEconomies of the Pacific Islands RONALD DUNCANEnvironmental Issues of the Pacific Islands ROSS STEELEChina and the Pacific: Increased Competition for Security and Engagement MATTHEW CLARKECompeting Regional Visions: The Blue Pacific and Indo-Pacific in the Age of AUKUS PHILIPPA LOUEYAUSTRALIAN PACIFIC TERRITORIESCoral Sea Islands TerritoryNorfolk IslandFIJIFRENCH PACIFIC OVERSEAS COLLECTIVITIESFrench PolynesiaThe Wallis and Futuna IslandsOTHER FRENCH PACIFIC OVERSEAS TERRITORYNew CaledoniaKIRIBATITHE MARSHALL ISLANDSTHE FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIANAURUNEW ZEALAND PACIFIC TERRITORYTokelauNEW ZEALAND PACIFIC ASSOCIATED STATESThe Cook IslandsNiuePALAUPAPUA NEW GUINEASAMOASOLOMON ISLANDSTONGATUVALUUNITED KINGDOM PACIFIC TERRITORYThe Pitcairn IslandsUS COMMONWEALTH TERRITORY IN THE PACIFICThe Northern Mariana IslandsUS EXTERNAL TERRITORIES IN THE PACIFICAmerican SamoaGuamOTHER US TERRITORIES IN THE PACIFICBaker and Howland IslandsJarvis IslandJohnston AtollKingman ReefMidway IslandPalmyraWake IslandVANUATUTHE PHILIPPINESHistory JOHN T. SIDELEconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYSINGAPOREHistory S. R. JOEY LONGEconomy CHAN KOK HOETAIWANHistory DAFYDD FELLEconomy ROBERT F. ASHTHAILANDHistory NICHOLAS FARRELLYEconomy JUTHATHIP JONGWANICH and ARCHANUN KOPHAIBOONTIMOR-LESTE (EAST TIMOR)History MICHAEL LEACHEconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYVIET NAMHistory JÖRN DOSCHEconomy SUIWAH LEUNGPART THREE Regional InformationREGIONAL ORGANIZATIONSMAJOR COMMODITIES OF ASIA AND THE PACIFICCALENDARS AND TIME RECKONINGRESEARCH INSTITUTES STUDYING THE FAR EAST AND AUSTRALASIASELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY (BOOKS)SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY (PERIODICALS)INDEX OF REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONSINDEX OF TERRITORIESLIST OF MAPS

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Book SynopsisNow in its seventieth edition, this title continues to provide the most up-to-date geopolitical and economic information for this important world area.Key Features:- covers the Middle East and North Africa from Algeria to Yemen- includes topical contributions from acknowledged experts on regional affairs- accurately and impartially records the latest political and economic developments- provides comprehensive data on all major organizations active in the countries of the region.General Survey- introductory essays cover a wide range of topics relating to the region as a whole.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country incorporating:- essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economy- an extensive statistical survey of economic and social indicators, which include area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing,Table of ContentsPART ONEGeneral SurveySaudi Arabia and Iran: Islam, Security and Foreign Policy in the Middle EastSIMON MABONChina’s Growing Presence in the Middle East: From Economic Partnerships to Diplomatic Engagement?JULIA GUROLUS Middle East PolicyROBERT E. LOONEYPolitical IslamBARBARA ZOLLNERThe Kurdish Question in the Middle EastCENGIZ GUNES (revised for this edition by Liam Anderson)The Religions of the Middle East and North AfricaR. B. SERJEANTInstituting a Sustainable Energy Transition in the Gulf: A Review of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and QatarJUSTIN DARGINPART TWO Country SurveysSections on geography, history and economy, as well as statistical surveys, directories and bibliographies for each countryALGERIAHistory GIANNI DEL PANTAEconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYBAHRAINHistory MARC JONES (revised by KRISTIAN COATES ULRICHSEN)Economy MARTIN HVIDTCYPRUSHistory ANDREAS STERGIOUEconomy Revised by ANDREAS STERGIOU‘Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus’HistoryEconomyEGYPTHistory VAUGHN SHANNONEconomy CHAHIR ZAKIIRANHistory EDWARD WASTNIDGEEconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYIRAQHistory LIAM ANDERSONEconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYISRAELHistory VAUGHN SHANNONEconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYOccupied TerritoriesEast JerusalemThe Golan HeightsJORDANHistory COURTNEY FREEREconomy ROBERT E. LOONEY (Based on an original essay by ONN WINCKLER)KUWAITHistory Revised by CLAIRE BEAUGRANDEconomy MÁTÉ SZALAILEBANONHistory NATÁLIA CALFAT (revised by editorial staff)Economy ALI NOUREDDEENLIBYAHistory RONALD BRUCE ST JOHN (Based on an original essay by RICHARD I. LAWLESS)Economy AMIR MAGDY KAMELMOROCCOHistory NEIL PARTRICK (Based on an original essay by RICHARD I. LAWLESS)Economy NEIL PARTRICK (Based on an original essay by ALAN J. DAY)OMANHistory Revised by MARC VALERIEconomy FRANCIS OWTRAMPALESTINIAN TERRITORIESRecent History Updated by NIGEL PARSONS (Revised for this edition by VAUGHN SHANNON)Economy HABIB HINN, RAJA KHALIDI and ISLAM RABEEQATARHistory DAVID ROBERTSEconomy FRANCIS OWTRAMSAUDI ARABIAHistory BRANDON FRIEDMANEconomy NEIL PARTRICK (Based on an original essay by MOIN SIDDIQI)SPANISH NORTH AFRICACeutaMelillaSYRIAN ARAB REPUBLICHistory EYAL ZISSEREconomy OMAR S. DAHI and MOHAMMAD AL-ASADITUNISIAHistory NEIL PARTRICK (Based on an original essay by RICHARD I. LAWLESS)Economy NEIL PARTRICK (Based on an original essay by the editorial staff)TÜRKIYEHistory GARETH JENKINSEconomy GARETH JENKINSUNITED ARAB EMIRATESHistory KRISTIAN COATES ULRICHSENEconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYYEMENHistory VINCENT DURACEconomy CHARLES SCHMITZPART THREE Regional InformationREGIONAL ORGANIZATIONSMAJOR COMMODITIES OF THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICADOCUMENTS ON PALESTINECALENDARSRESEARCH INSTITUTESSELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY (BOOKS)SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY(PERIODICALS)

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Book SynopsisA 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 Survey Thoroughly 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.Trade Review'A well-balanced, well-judged and remarkably comprehensive volume.' - Times Literary Supplement'This is probably the best reference work available on htis part of the African continent'-- Reference Reviews'This is probably the best reference work available on this part of the African continent.' - Reference Reviews

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Book SynopsisNow in its fifty-sixth edition, this title continues to provide the most up-to-date geo-political and economic information for this important world area.Key Features covers the Middle East and North Africa from Algeria to Yemen includes topical contributions from acknowledged experts on the region accurately and impartially records the latest political and economic developments provides comprehensive data on all major organizations in the region. General Survey introductory essays cover topics relating to the region as a whole, including: Arab–Israeli Relations 1967–2009; The Jerusalem Issue; Documents on Palestine; Nuclear Proliferation in the Middle East; Oil; Natural Gas;Islamic Banking and Finance and The Religions of the Middle East and North Africa Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country incorporating: essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economy of the 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 with names, addresses and contact details covering the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religious groups, the media, finance, trade and industry (including petroleum and natural gas), tourism, defence and educationA bibliography, providing suggestions for further research. Regional Information includes all major international organizations active in the region, research institutes specializing in the region; and select bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Middle East and North Africa. Trade Review'There is simply nothing else on the market that provides as much material on each of the countries of the Middle East and North Africa in one volume.' -- Royal United Services Institute for Defence Studies

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Book SynopsisThe 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 Seychelles fully revised government lists for all countries details 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 Niger information 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 Survey thoroughly 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.Trade Review'A well-balanced, well-judged and remarkably comprehensive volume.' - Times Literary Supplement'This is probably the best reference work available on this part of the African continent.'- Reference Reviews'Rather than just a snapshot the directories provide a more comprehensive understanding of the regions covered.' - Refer, Journal of the ISG'The information in these directories is important. Both for understanding current events with a major impact on all of us and for supporting diversity in the community where there are many people with Middle Eastern or African origins and connections. I commend both these works.' - Refer, Journal of the ISGTable of ContentsPart 1: General Survey.Part 2: Country Surveys. Angola. Benin. Botswana. British Indian Ocean Territory. Burkina Faso. Burundi. Cameroon. Cape Verde. The Central African Republic. Chad. The Comoros. The Democratic Republic of The Congo. The Republic of The Congo. Cote D'Ivoire. Djibouti. Equitorial Guinea. Eritrea. Ethiopia. Gabon. The Gambia. Ghana. Guinea. Guinea-Bissau. Kenya. Lesotho. Liberia. Madagascar. Malawi. Mali. Mauritania. Mauritius. Mozambique. Namibia. Niger. Nigeria. Reunion. Rwanda. Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. Sao Tome and Principe. Senegal. Seychelles. Sierra Leone. Somalia. South Africa. Sudan. Swaziland. Tanzania. Togo. Uganda. Zambia. Zimbabwe. Part 3: Regional Information. Regional Organizations. Major Commodities of Africa.

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Book SynopsisThe Far East and Australasia 2012 is a survey of the countries of East and South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, along with 22 Pacific Islands. It is essential reading for anyone with a professional interest in the region and keeps users up-to-date with current political and economic developments.The new 2012 edition provides detailed coverage of events over the past year, including: elections in May 2011 and appointment of a new cabinet in Singapore the devastating tsunami in Japan in March 2011 and the release of radioactive material from the damaged nuclear power plant the unexpected resignation of the Primer Minister of Laos, Bouasone Bouphavanh, in December 2010, and subsequent appointment of Thongsing Thammavong the North Korean assault on the South Korean island of Yeonpyeong last November. General SurveyWritten by acknowledged authorities on the Pacific Rim, this collection of essays forms an impartial overview of the area as a whole. Topics include: China's Rise: Evaluation and Implications; The USA’s Relations with the Asia-Pacific Region; The Security Challenges of East and South-East Asia; Human Rights in the Asia-Pacific Region; and Environmental Issues of the Asia-Pacific Region.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country containing: essays on geography, history and the economy an economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications and education a directory of names, addresses and contact details covering the constitution, government, legislature, election commission, political organizations, diplomatic representation, judiciary, religion, the media, finance, trade, industry, tourism, defence and education a select bibliography. An entire section of the volume is dedicated to the Pacific Islands. This includes specially commissioned essays examining issues of particular importance to the Pacific Islands.Regional Information includes all major international organizations active in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal personnel a detailed survey of major commodities in Asia and the Pacific a directory of research institutes specializing in the region select bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Far East and Australasia an index of regional organizations. Trade Review'An excellent reference work which no library should be without.'-International AffairsTable of ContentsPart 1: General Survey.Part 2: Country Surveys. Australia. Brunei. Cambodia. The People's Republic of China. Chinese Special Administrative Regions - Hong Kong. Macao. China - Taiwan. Indonesia. Japan. Korea. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The Republic of Korea. Laos. Malaysia. Mongolia. Myanmar (Burma). New Zealand. The Pacific Islands: Australian Pacific Territories; Fiji; French Pacific Overseas Collectivities; Other French Pacific Overseas Territory; Kiribati; The Marshall Islands; The Federated States of Micronesia; Nauru; New Zealand Pacific Territory; New Zealand Pacific: Associated States; Palau; Papua New Guinea; Samoa; Solomon Islands; Tonga; Tuvalu; United Kingdom Pacific Territory; US Commonwealth Territory in the Pacific; US External Territories in the Pacific; Vanuatu. The Philippines. Singapore. Thailand. Timor-Leste (East Timor). Viet Nam. Part 3: Regional Information. Regional Organizations. Major Commodities of Asia and the Pacific.

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