World Statistics Pocketbook - Data Availabe as of 30 September 1999

This is a comprehensive compilation of key statistical indicators in country profile format for 208 countries and areas.

The indicators are selected from the statistical information compiled regularly by the Statistics Divisions and Population Divisions of the United Nations, their specialized agencies, and of other international organizations and institutions.

This issue presents available data for 57 indicators generally for the years 1990 and 1999, including: population; surface area; largest city; national accounts; labour force; industrial production; balance of paymants; international trade; health; refugees; education and culture; communications; environment; location; currency; and United Nations membership.