The Pocket Encyclopedia of World Countries is a densely factual, abundantly illustrated short encyclopedia that provides an overview of the world’s 196 countries. It covers the population, territory, politics, symbols, geography, history, economy, culture and major sights of every country.
The Pocket Encyclopedia of World Countries is published by the editorial office of „TEA Encyclopedia” and is a first edition in a series of TEA pocket encyclopedias. This work is intended for a wide range of users and makes contemporary information about every single country – the smallest as well as the largest – readily available at one’s home. Illustrations include over 2500 photos, maps, diagrams and charts that make finding information quick and convenient and provide a good overview of the countries of the world.
1. A table of main data
2. Symbols
3. Geography
Relief
Natural resources
Climate
Water bodies
Flora
4. Population
Peoples
Religion
Largest towns
5. Education and health care
6. Economy
Main branches and division of labour
Distribution of GDP
7. System of government
8. Armed forces
9. A chronology of historic events
10. Major sights
11. Interesting facts
12. A place among all 196 countries of the world