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<P><FONT color=#800080>Worldmark Encyclopedia of the States, 7th edition (2007) </FONT></P>
<P>By Thomson Gale <BR><BR></P>
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<LI><STRONG><FONT color=#16387c size=3>Publisher:</FONT></STRONG>   Thomson Gale
<LI><STRONG><FONT color=#16387c size=3>Number Of Pages:</FONT></STRONG>   1050
<LI><STRONG><FONT color=#16387c size=3>Publication Date:</FONT></STRONG>   2006-11-03
<LI><STRONG><FONT color=#16387c size=3>Sales Rank:</FONT></STRONG>   1800765
<LI><STRONG><FONT color=#16387c size=3>ISBN / ASIN:</FONT></STRONG>   1414410581
<LI><STRONG><FONT color=#16387c size=3>EAN:</FONT></STRONG>   9781414410586
<LI><STRONG><FONT color=#16387c size=3>Binding:</FONT></STRONG>   Hardcover
<LI><STRONG><FONT color=#16387c size=3>Manufacturer:</FONT></STRONG>   Thomson Gale
<LI><STRONG><FONT color=#16387c size=3>Studio:</FONT></STRONG>   Thomson Gale
<LI><STRONG><FONT color=#16387c size=3>Average Rating:</FONT></STRONG>   </LI></UL>
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<P><BR><I>Worldmark Encyclopedia of the States, 7th Edition</I>, presents easy-to-understand information on all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and all U.S. dependencies in 2 volumes. State articles are organized into the following 50 standardized rubrics that allow for easy comparisons across states: Location, size, and extent; Topography; Climate; Flora and Fauna; Environmental protection; Population; Ethnic Groups; Languages; Religions; Transportation; History; State government; Political parties; Local government; State services; Judicial system; Armed forces; Migration; Intergovernmental cooperation; Economy; Income; Labor; Agriculture; Animal husbandry; Fishing; Forestry; Mining; Energy and power; Industry; Commerce; Consumer protection; Banking; Insurance; Securities; Public finance; Taxation; Economic policy; Health; Social Welfare; Housing; Education; Arts; Libraries and museums; Communications; Press; Organizations; Tourism, travel, and recreation; Sports; Famous persons; and Bibliography. Each state entry also contains a detailed map, flag, seal, and statistical tables. <BR></P>