The Statesman's Yearbook

BARRY TURNER is the seventh editor in the 142-year history of The Statesmans Yearbook. He has a PhD in Political History and has been a full-time writer for 30 years. He has worked as a journalist and broadcaster in the field of politics, biography, travel and education, and is the author of over 20 books. He is a regular contributor to The Times as a book reviewer and serializer, and is the editor of the annual Writer's Handbook.

Time Zones Map Flags of the World/Map of the World (colour pullout section) Key World Facts Chronology of World Events from April 2004 to March 2005 Addenda Lead Article: How Well Do We Know Ourselves? PART 1: INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS PART 2: COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD A-Z, including the following sections: Key Historical Events Territory and Population Social Statistics Climate Constitution and Government Recent Elections Current Administration Defence International Relations Economy Energy and Natural Resources Environment Industry International Trade Communications Social Institutions Culture Diplomatic Representatives Further Reading Abbreviations Place and International Organizations Index