Political handbook of the world 2013 / edited by Tom Lansford.

Maps on lining pages.

This text features over 200 entries on countries and territories throughout the world providing facts and analysis that illuminates every country's government and political status, composition and history. Political parties major, minor and insurgent are covered as well as cabinet members, ambassadors and membership in international organizations.

Preface -- Countries/Governments A to Z -- Intergovernmental organizations -- Appendix A : Chronology of Major international events (1945-2010) -- Appendix B : Chronology of Major international conferences sponsored by the United Nations (1946-2010) -- Appendix C : Membership of the United Nations and its specialized and related agencies -- Appendix D : Serials list.

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