The fourteenth edition of “Nations of the World” delves into the political, economic and business climates of over 200 countries and self-governing territories in an easy-to-access, single-volume format.
Each country report contains:
•Expert Analysis: a reliable overview of recent, political and economic trends and events plus an economic and political overlook for the country
•Map of the nation: clearly marked with key cities and towns
•Key facts: including official name, head of state, land area, official language, currency, unemployment, foreign debt and visitor numbers
•Key indicators: details trends in population, GNP, inflation, exports, total reserves and exchange rate
•Country profile: includes historical profile, political parties, population characteristics, labor and unemployment, education and health
•Business guide: includes dress codes and hours, entry requirements, security and social customs
•Business directory: information on telephone and area codes, car rental agencies, chambers of commerce, banking, travel information and websites
The print edition is available in the Crestview Public Library’s reference section.
For free online access to the individual country reports, go to www.cityofcrestview.org/library/electronic_resources.php and click on the “Nations of the World 2015” image.
Sandra Dreaden is the Crestview Public Library's reference librarian.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: DREADEN: Take a tour with 'Nations of the World'