42nd Edition

Africa South of the Sahara 2013

Edited By Europa Publications Copyright 2013
    1612 Pages
    by Routledge

    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 Survey

    Thoroughly revised and updated analytical articles covering issues including: Economic Trends; Health and Medical Issues; State Failure; Development; and China’s Influence in Sub-Saharan Africa

    Country Surveys

    Individual chapters on every country incorporating:

    • essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economy
    • an 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 Information

    Detailed information on regional organizations; commodities; research institutes; and select bibliographies of books and periodicals.

    Biography

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