This is the Fourth Edition of Kurian's research tool, designed as an international scorecard that compares and ranks over 190 nations of the world according to their performance in more than 300 key areas. Sections covered include: geography and climate; vital statistics; population dynamics and the family; race and religion; politics and international relations; military power; economy; finance and banking; trade; agriculture; industry and mining; energy; labour; transportation and communications; environment; consumption; housing; health and food; education; crime and law enforcement;...