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From Library Journal Well known to readers in many languages, this one-volume reference source covers a broad range of subjects, including the world's major political, social, cultural, and scientific events. Especially useful sections include detailed country information, up-to-date statistics, and recent obituaries. Color illustrations appear throughout. Although equivalent to the World Almanac, this is not a straightforward translation, and it does not include as much information on the United States as the English-language version. For all libraries.?Ondina ArrondoCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.