Countries of the World and Their Leaders

"Concise, informative, easy to read, and the well edited. A solid reference work". -- Times of the Americas

New Edition Covering nearly 170 countries, this yearbook is filled with reports from the U.S. Department of State. Entries range from four to 20 pages and typically cover everything from politicians to geography, defense, agriculture and trade. Statistics, maps and photographs complement the essays. A separate "Travel Notes" section describes customs and immigration requirements, available telephone and telegraph services, local transportation and national holidays. Includes information on passport applications, regulations and duties, international health and disease and more.