This is an annually updated presentation of each sovereign country in Nordic, Central and Southeastern Europe, past and present. It is organized by individual chapters for each country and presents a complete and authoritative overview of each regions geography, people, history, political system, constitution, parliament, parties, political leaders, and elections.

The combination of factual accuracy and up-to-date detail along with its informed projections make this an outstanding resource for researchers, practitioners in international development, media professionals, government officials, potential investors and students.Now in its 19th edition, the content is thorough yet perfect for a one-semester introductory course or general library reference. Available in both print and e-book formats and priced low to fit student and library budgets.

Wayne C. Thompson taught political science at the Virginia Military Institute and Washington and Lee University. He has authored or edited ten books and many articles on European government, history and political theory.

Introduction

The Nordic Countries

Introduction

Sweden

Norway

Denmark

Iceland

Finland

Baltics and Kaliningrad

Baltic Republics

Estonia

Latvia

Lithuania

Kaliningrad (Russia)

Germany and Austria

Germany

Austria

Central Europe

Poland

Czech Republic

Slovak Republic

Hungary

The Balkans

The Former Yugoslavia

Slovenia

Croatia

Serbia

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Montenegro

Kosovo

North Macedonia

Albania

Southeastern Europe

Romania

Bulgaria

Websites and Bibliography