Africa South of the Sahara 2001 is the most comprehensive reference book available, with over 1,200 pages of facts, figures and authoritative comment, and a varied range of information on the region. It includes essays about issues affecting the region as a whole, statistical tables compiled from government and other official sources. bibliographies for further research, and directories of invaluable contact names and addresses that are supplied from the institutions and organizations concerned. The book is invaluable for librarians seeking answers to readers' queries, business people needing to stay ahead of the competition or contemplating new trade links with African countries, academics requiring the latest statistics, government departments needing reliable facts and figures, journalists keeping abreast of recent political developments and their implications, and students looking for comprehensive background information.