The World Guide 2003/2004 : An Alternative Reference to the Countries of Our Planet Paperback / softback

Produced in Uruguay by the Third World Institute, The World Guide 2003/2004 provides a wealth of information on the world's countries from a refreshingly different perspective.

Drawing on UN and other mainstream data, it includes the facts, history, political and economic analysis found in a conventional reference work, but also has information on human rights, environmental and social issues central to the lives of people throughout the world.

Includes: 25 new reports on global issues such as terrorism, HIV/AIDS, global warming, slavery, democracy and Islam, plus 27 tables of data on food, education, health, population, women, employment, habitat and more.

A full-color fold-out world map with the flags of the world on the reverse side.

Fully updated information on 240 countries, including new or expanded entries on 20 smaller states such as Andorra, San Marino and many island nations, plus full entries for Palestine, East Timor, Western Sahara and West Papau.

The World in Figures: at a glance key indicators including literacy, exports/imports, GNP and debt.