1 copy available on shelf no. 6

South America, Central America and the Carribbean 1997 6th Edition. The book is divided into 3 parts. Part I consists of essays on the political, religious, social and economic aspects of the region. Part II consists of all countries of the region. Major countries are covered by facts-in-brief section, essays on the history and the economy, a full statistical survey and a directory of names, addresses and other information covering the constitution, government, political organizations, diplomatic representation, judicial system, religion, media, finance, trade and industry, transport, tourism, energy, defence, and education. Smaller countries are covered in sunnary accounts giving facts and figures on political, economic and commercial topics in a see-at-a-glance format. Part III includes full details of the main regional organizations active within Latin America and the Caribbean and a seperate section on major commodities in the area.