economic geography

Discusses maps, including what they are and how we map money and trade.

Contains background notes on the geography, people, history, government and leaders, political conditions, economy, and defense systems of the world's countries, each with information on relations with the U.S., arranged alphabetically from Namibia to Zimbabwe; features profiles of international treaty organizations; and includes reports on various aspects of foreign travel.

Introduces readers to economic and resource maps, which show what natural resources are in a place and how people in that place earn money.

Presents comparative data for various countries of the world in catagories such as population growth, illiteracy, unemployment, military spending, and censorship.

Contains background notes on the geography, people, history, government and leaders, political conditions, economy, and defense systems of the world's countries, each with information on relations with the U.S., arranged alphabetically from Afghanistan to Mozambique.

This atlas examines areas of public concern in today's world, such as climate conditions, vegetation, world politics, pollution, population growth, production of mineral resources, consumption of energy, unemployment, and industrial development.