This classic reference work presents a political, economic and social account of every country of the world together with facts and analysis. The 2016 edition includes:

• Revised and updated biographical profiles of all current leaders
• Extensive updates to country economic overviews
• Expanded and updated historical introductions
• Chronology of key political events from April 2014 to March 2015
• Comprehensive coverage of major international organizations
• SPECIAL FEATURE: Barry Turner explores the Suez crisis 60 years ago; plus a timeline of these dramatic events
• NEW: 2014 in 1,000 words—a summary of the key events that dominated the world during the year
• Detailed maps of all 194 countries

How… many UNESCO World Heritage sites are there in Italy?
When… was the last time someone other than a Democrat or a Republican was the president of the United States?
Where… did Beji Caid Essebsi become president in 2014 at the age of 88?
Which… country has the largest oil reserves?
Who… became his country's first indigenous president in 2006?