Download or read book The Newly Independent States of Eurasia written by Stephen K. Batalden and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1997-04-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition features up-to-date statistical profiles of each of the republics that emerged after the collapse of the Soviet Union, covering demography, government, education, economics, geography, and communications, based on the most recent and reliable sources available. Each profile is followed by a succinct summary of that country's geography and history, a map, and an analysis of its current political, cultural, and economic issues. The book also contains general maps of various regions, a detailed glossary, extensive bibliographies, and a thoroughly cross-referenced index.