1992 has seen the most momentous changes in country boundaries this century. The break-up of the Soviet Union has redrawn the map of Europe, the civil war in Yugoslavia has resulted in a further three new states. This guide brings the reader up to date with all these changes. This guide includes 18 new sovereign states, over 500 new entries and redrawn maps and geographic, economic and political information. Every country includes maps and information boxes, covering such headings as the environment, major political parties and a chronology of major dates.