Countries and peoples of the world

This Handbook contains the following information about the modern countries of the world: the official name of the country, the state flag, geographical location, borders and washing seas, administrative division, area, population (estimated for 2008), the average population density, the percentage of urban residents, natural population growth (per 1,000 people), average life expectancy, ethnic composition of the population, capital and major cities with the number of their inhabitants, language, religion, government, membership in international organizations, monetary unit, historical chronicle (from ancient times to this day), Economic Review (Industry and Agriculture), climate, relief, flora and fauna, attractions, science and culture figures, card schemes. In addition, consolidated comparative tables are attached in the territory and population of all countries of the world. Addressed to students of universities, students of senior classes of lyceum, gymnasiums and schools, as well as a wide circle of readers