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Universities & CollegesComprehensive, authoritative, and easy to navigate, World Geography and Culture is an award-winning resource for the study of countries, cultures, and geographic concepts. Every nation of the world is profiled in depth, with more than 40 entries and more than 100 statistical indicators covering all aspects of each nation’s geography, history, society, and culture. At-a-glance information, maps and flags, videos, images, audio recordings, gazetteer entries, biographies of prominent people, a timeline, and current news supplement each country’s profile. Information for the U.S. states, Canadian provinces, and international territories is similarly detailed.
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GEOGRAPHY
Geographical Features
Environment
Flora and FaunaPEOPLE & CULTURE
Ethnic Composition
Languages
Religions
Folklore and Mythology
Entertainment and Recreation
Etiquette
Family Life
Personal Appearance
Sports
Culture and Lifestyle
Cuisine
Holidays and Celebrations
Rites of Passage
Famous People
Weather and ClimateHISTORY
History Overview
TimelineGOVERNMENT
Government Overview
Constitution
Local Government
Executive
Legislative
Judiciary
Political Parties
Citizenship
Election Process
Other Political Forces
National ProspectsSOCIETY
Defense
Economy
Foreign Policy
Human Rights
Education
Media
Living Conditions
Health
Status of Women
Work
Science and Technology
Landforms
Physical and Administrative Regions
Populated Places
Public Works or Landmarks
Water Features
Political Map
Elevation Map
Outline Map
Locator Map
Land Use & Agriculture Map
Major City Map
Color Flag
Outline Flag
Video Gallery
Image Gallery
GEOGRAPHY
Location
Geographic Coordinates
Area
Area Comparison
Land Boundaries
Coastline
Maritime Claims
Terrain
Elevation Extremes
Natural Resources
Land Use
Irrigated Land
Natural HazardsGOVERNMENT
Country Name
Dependency Status
Government Type
Capital
Administrative Divisions
Dependent Areas
Independence
Constitution
Suffrage
Political Parties and Leaders
Political Pressure Groups and Leaders
International Organization Participation
Diplomatic Representation in the U.S.
Diplomatic Representation from the U.S.ECONOMY
GDP (PPP)
GDP (Real Growth Rate)
GDP (per Capita)
Population Below Poverty Level (%)
Household Income or Consumption by Percentage Share (%)
Distribution of Family Income (Gini Index)
Inflation Rate (Consumer Prices – %)
Labor Force
Labor Force (by Occupation)
Unemployment Rate (%)
Budget
Industries
Industrial Production Growth Rate (%)
Electricity (Production – kWh)
Electricity (Consumption – kWh)
Electricity (Exports – kWh)
Oil (Production – bbl/day)
Oil (Consumption – bbl/day)
Oil (Exports – bbl/day)
Oil (Imports – bbl/day)
Oil (Proved Reserves – bbl)
Natural Gas (Production – cu m)
Natural Gas (Consumption – cu m)
Natural Gas (Imports – cu m)
Natural Gas (Proved Reserves – cu m)
Agriculture (Products)
Exports (Commodities)
Exports (Partners)
Imports
Imports (Commodities)
Imports (Partners)
Debt (External)
Economic Aid (Donor)
Currency (Code)
Exchange Rates
Fiscal YearPEOPLE
Population
Age Structure
Median Age (Years)
Birth Rate (Births/1,000 Population)
Death Rate (Deaths/1,000 Population)
Net Migration Rate (Migrants/1,000 Population)
Sex Ratio (Males/Females)
Infant Mortality Rate (Deaths/1,000 Live Births)
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)
Total Fertility Rate (Children Born/Woman)
HIV/AIDS (Adult Prevalence Rate – %)
HIV/AIDS (People Living with HIV/AIDS)
HIV/AIDS (Deaths)
Nationality
Religions
Literacy
Languages
Ethnic GroupsMILITARY
Military Branches
Military Service Age and Obligation
Manpower Fit for Military Service
Manpower Reaching Military Service Age Annually
Military Expenditures (Percent of GDP)COMMUNICATIONS
Telephones (Main Lines in Use)
Telephones (Mobile Cellular)
Telephone System
Television Broadcast Stations
Radio Broadcast Stations
Internet Country Code
Internet Hosts
Internet UsersTRANSPORTATION
Railways
Roadways
Waterways
Pipelines
Ports and Terminals
Merchant Marine
Airports
Airports (with Paved Runways)
Airports (with Unpaved Runways)TRANSNATIONAL ISSUES
Disputes (International)
Illicit Drugs
At-A-Glance Overview
History
Timeline
Government
Economy
Education
People & Culture
Famous People Biographies
Weather & Climate
Points of Interest
Geography
State Capital
Governor
Senators
Gazetteer Entries
Landforms
Physical and Administrative Regions
Populated Places
Public Works or Landmarks
Water Features
Maps, Flags, and Symbols
Major Cities Map
Counties Map
Outline Map
Locator Map
Elevation Map
Color Flag
Outline Flag
State Seal (black and White)
State Seal (color)
State Bird (color)
State Flower (color)
State Tree (color)
Videos and Images
Videos
Geographic Points of Interest (Photographs)
Landmarks (Photographs)
Statistics
GEOGRAPHY
Total Area
Land Area
Water Area
Highest Elevation
Lowest Elevation
Major Rivers
Major Lakes
Length of Tidal Shoreline
Rural Land Use—in thousands of acres
Native American LandCRIME
Violent Crimes Reported per 100,000 Population
Property Crimes Reported per 100,000 Population
Rate of Identity Theft per 100,000 Population
Federal/State Prisoners
Prisoner ExecutionsECONOMY
Unemployment Rate
Major Agricultural Products
Natural and Mineral Resources
Major Industries
Number of Farms
Farm Acreage in Millions
Acreage per FarmEDUCATION
Number of Degree Granting Institutions
Total College Enrollment
Population 25 and over High School Graduate or Higher
Public Elementary and Secondary Schools Teachers
Average Salary of Public Elementary and Secondary School Teachers
Average Spending per Student
Education Expenditures—rank among statesPOPULATION
Resident Population
Resident Population Percent Change
Population Density—per square mile
Resident Population by Race or Latino/Hispanic Origin
Urban Population
Rural Population
Population 18 and under
Population 65 and over
Population 25 and over with Bachelor’s Degree or More
Percentage of Persons below Poverty Level
Per Capita Money Income in past 12 months
Marriage Rate—per 1,000 people
Divorce Rate—per 1,000 people
Number of Births
Birth Rate—per 1,000 people
Infant Mortality Rate—per 1,000 live births
Doctors per 100,000 Resident PopulationTRANSPORTATION
Number of Registered Motor Vehicles
Total Highway Mileage
Rank Total Traffic Fatalities
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