For almost eighty years, people seeking governmental and political information on countries throughout the world have turned to "Political Handbook of the World" (PHW) for the most authoritative and complete presentation of facts and analysis. PHW is renowned for providing thorough and accurate information on every major aspect of each country's governmental and political makeup, including extensive treatment of major, minor, and anti-systemic political parties in each country around the world. PHW also features a valuable international dimension, providing names of key ambassadors and international memberships of each country, and profiling over 120 intergovernmental organizations.