Worldmark encyclopedia of the nations Book

A completely revised and updated new Seventh Edition of the classic five-volume reference to all countries of the world, their dependencies, and the United Nations. Provides a 2-million word portrait of the 176 countries of the world, under 50 uniform subject headings, and includes a complete, up-to-the-minute volume on the United Nations and its agencies. Covers new countries, new members to the United Nations, and population projections to the year 2000. Contains 70% new material, and has been completely reset for easy readability. Includes 187 black-and-white maps and 5 color endsheet maps.