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This up-to-date reference is organized into dozens of thematic sections that cover such diverse topics as science and technology, sports, culture, religion, and other topics, and is accompanied by maps, diagrams, and a full index.
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The New Penguin Factfinder is the most comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date general factbook available. Organized in thematic sections that cover topics as diverse as science and technology, sports and culture, and religion and mythology, this invaluable volume is a goldmine of facts, figures, and statistics. Backed by maps, diagrams, and a full index, The New Penguin Factfinder explores facts and figures on every conceivable topic of current interest, from world climates to musical notation. Whether you are seeking to establish the precise population of Guatemala, the chemical symbol for radium, or a list of Olympic Games medallists, this is the essential source of information.
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