Charts the major events and memorable dates in the political histories of the countries of South-East Asia and Oceania.

* Alphabetically listed individual country chronologies
* Each chronology lists the major events from the birth of the nation to the most recent political history
* Records economic, social and cultural developments that have affected political history
*Covers major events including: elections, wars, border disputes, invasions, assassinations, the formation of leading parties, treaties and constitutional changes.

This chronology of the Americas contains individual country profiles, records the major political events that have shaped each country, and charts the political development of each nation from early history to more recent events.

A survey on the countries and territories of this immense region. It includes over 850 pages of in-depth analysis, up-to-date statistics and directory details.

This references includes: detailed information on 2000 institutions; international foundations, trusts, charitable and grant-making NGOs and other similar non-profit institutions; and provides a comprehensive picture of foundation activity on a world-wide scale.

This reference presents detailed facts, statistics and directory details on the whole region of Africa south of the Sahara, providing the reader with an insight into the political affairs, economies and geography of these important countries.

This regional survey covers the Middle East and North Africa from Algeria to Yemen offering quick access to a wide range of data. It records political and economic developments and provides comprehensive data on all major organizations in the region.

The 2003 edition of The World of Learning has been thoroughly revised and updated to provide an accurate and comprehensive guide to the academic world throughout all continents. It covers universities, colleges, schools of art and music, libraries, learned societies, research institutes, museums and art galleries world-wide arranged alphabetically by country. Every important library is included giving details of the number of volumes held and outstanding features of the collection as well as contact details. Professors at major universities are listed by name together with the subjects they...

A comprehensive survey of all the countries and territories of Central and South-Eastern Europe. This reference provides an impartial perspective on economic and political developments, and analysis, directory data and biographical details.

This is a survey of the countries and territories that make up the region of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia. Detailed articles dealing with regional issues and problems include coverage of: organized crime, the environment, the economic situation, and religion in the region.

This comprehensive survey presents over 900 pages of fully revised and researched statistics, directory data and in-depth analysis - profiling developments in political, economic and social affairs in Latin America and the Caribbean.