Essential information on the countries and territories of the region. Background to the Region Leading authorities of the area analyse topics of regional interest. Subjects covered include: international relations; ethnic minorities; social policy and religion; Macedonia. Regional Organizations Details of the activities and membership and directory information of international organizations operating in the region. Research Institutes and Periodicals Covers those institutes and periodicals that specialize in Central and South-Eastern European issues. Country Surveys Detailed individual chapters for each country including a description of physical and social geography; a chronology; essays on the history and economy; a statistical survey; and a directory of names and addresses and background information covering the constitution, national and local government, political organizations, the judicial system, religion, the press, finance, trade and industry, and more. Political Profiles Biographical details on the leading figures in the region.
