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The world almanac and book of facts, 2013 /

by 20160731 frey50
, World almanac, 2013
Additional authors: Janssen, Sarah, -- 1982-,
Published by : World Almanac Books, (New York, NY :) , 2012 Physical details: 1007 p. : ill., maps, ports. (some color) ; 21 cm. ISBN:9781600571626 (pbk.); 160057162X (pbk.); 9781600571619; 1600571611.
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Includes indexes.

New in this edition: 2012 election results; 2012 Olympic games: records and results; The world at a glance; 2012 top 10 news topics; 2012 year in pictures (full-color).

2012: 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 election results to the 2012 Olympic games: records and results.