Provides geo-political and economic information for this important world area. This volume covers the Middle East and North Africa from Algeria to Yemen; offers access to a wide range of data; records the political and economic developments; and, provides comprehensive data on major organizations in the region.

Country Surveys - Individual chapters on each country containing: articles on geography, recent history and economy; an economic and demographic survey using all the latest available statistics on population, agriculture, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, and education; directory sections with names, addresses and contact numbers covering the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religious groups, the media, finance, trade and industry (including petroleum), and tourism. Regional Information - includes all major international organizations active in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal personnel; research Institutes specializing in the region; and, bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Middle East and North Africa.