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The world almanac and book of facts, 2012 / World almanac, 2012. [Senior Editor : Sarah Janssen; Editor :M.L. Liu; Associate Editor: Shmuel Ross] - New York : World Almanac Books, c2012. - 1007 p. : ill., maps, ports. (some col.) ; 26 cm.

Includes indexes. New in this edition: 2012 presidential candidates; 2011 World Series and Women's World Cup; The world at a glance; Results of the 2010 census.

2011: special features and year in review -- Economy, business & energy -- Crime -- Military affairs -- Health & vital statistics -- Personalities, arts & media -- Science & technology -- Consumer information -- U.S. facts & history -- World maps & flags -- U.S. government -- U.S. cities, states & population -- World history & culture -- Nations of the world -- Sports.

Presents comprehensive facts and statistics on current events, people, and the countries of the world, along with original articles on recent issues and topics ranging from the 2012 presidential candidates to the 2011 World Series and Women's World Cup.

ISBN: 9781600571473 1600571476 1600571484 (pbk.) 9781600571480 (pbk.)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Almanacs, American.
Statistics--Periodicals.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
United States--Statistics.

Dewey Class. No.: P 031.0205 / WOR 2012