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This value-priced 56-page atlas is a dynamic resource for students, businesspeople and newshounds. It slips handily into a loose-leaf notebook and opens flat for ease of use without compromising cartographic detail. It offers 26 pages of full color, digitally correct, easy-to-read political maps, an index to major countries, cities and physical features, and 28 pages of compelling facts and figures from the world's most respected authority on up-to-date information? the World Almanac. Information on each country includes the current population, principal language(s), chief religion(s), area in square miles and kilometers, capital city, independence date, type and head of government, local political divisions, monetary unit, GDP, per capita GDP and, for the student who's motivated to learn more, a unique, information-rich website address for each country. And a lagniappe! To spur interest and encourage browsing, we?ve added a special?Did you know?? historical or geographical nugget of