Africa South of the Sahara 2013

Omtale

The definitive one-volume guide to all sub-Saharan African countries, providing invaluable economic, political, statistical and directory data.New for 2013:fully revised government lists for all countries details on major news stories over the past 12 months, including the post-secession conflict between Sudan and South Sudan and the military coups in Mali and Guinea-Bissau. essays on Brazil-Africa Relations and West African Security Issues General SurveyThoroughly revised and updated analytical articles covering issues including: Economic Trends; Health and Medical Issues; State Failure; Development; and China’s Influence in Sub-Saharan AfricaCountry SurveysIndividual chapters on every country incorporating:essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economyan extensive statistical survey of economic indicators a full directory containing names, addresses and contact details for key areas such as the government, diplomatic representation, the media, finance, trade and industry, and defence a useful bibliography, providing sources for further research Regional InformationDetailed information on regional organizations; commodities; research institutes; and select bibliographies of books and periodicals.