Download or read book A Guide to Countries of the World written by Peter Stalker and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2010-06-10 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An up-to-date handbook providing an overview of every country in the world. Maps and geographical details are given along with the historical and contemporary social, economic, religious and political issues that shape each country. Also provides economic and social indicators, such as GDP and life expectancy, and hundreds of useful web links.