The Statesman's Yearbook 2012: The Politics, Cultures and Economies of the World

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This classic reference work presents a political, economic and social account of every country of the world together with facts and analysis. The 2012 edition includes:x2022; Revised and updated biographical profiles of all current leadersx2022; New and revised economic overviews for every countryx2022; Expanded and updated historical introductionsx2022; Chronology of key political events from April 2010 to March 2011x2022; NEW: Political and Economic Chronology of the Olympic Gamesx2022; NEW: Guide to the world's leading think tanks x2022; NEW ESSAY:xA0;Openness. Not Always the Best PolicyxA0;by Barry Turnerx2022; Expanded information on festivals around the worldx2022; Detailed maps of all 193 countriesWho...was the only US president to serve two non-consecutive terms? What...was the world's population in 2010?How...many countries are there in the European Union?Which...country has a single block of colour for its flag?If...California were a separate country, where would it be in a world ranking based on the size of its economy?Which...country is home to two-thirds of the world's ducks?