The world almanac and book of facts, 2012
By: senior editor, Sarah Janssen
Publisher: World Almanac Books; World Almanac
Published: 2012
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 1007
ISBN-13: 9781600571473; 9781600571480
Subjects: American Almanacs; Statistics; Periodicals; Almanacs
Other titles: World almanac, 2012
Description: 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.
Notes: 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.
Table of contents: title: 2011: special features and year in review; title: Economy, business & energy; title: Crime; title: Military affairs; title: Health & vital statistics; title: Personalities, arts & media; title: Science & technology; title: Consumer information; title: U.S. facts & history; title: World maps & flags; title: U.S. government; title: U.S. cities, states & population; title: World history & culture; title: Nations of the world; title: Sports.