Updated yearly, "Nations of the World" highlights the political and economic situation in over 230 countries and territories and is a useful reference source for individuals and organizations with an active interest in world affairs. Political and economic analysis by over 100 commentators, journalists and analysts provides expert opinion on future trends and a thorough survey of the world economy. The book provides comprehensive economic and business reports for each country and includes: political and economic surveys identifying trends, developments, problems and solutions; country profiles which analyse the different economic sectors of each country, summarize political parties and systems, and provide condensed background information on a range of other important topics including demographics, languages and industry sectors; key economic indicators over the last five years and facts with vital statistics; a business guide offering practical information for visiting business people; a business directory listing the names and addresses of local organizations useful to visitors; world data tables that provide comparative information showing exchange rates and world indicators along with maps of each region; and a free CD-ROM.