The statesman's yearbook 2016

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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.