œ A comprehensive reference on the Arab world which covers the culture, society and economy of the 22 nations which make up the Arab regions encompassed by the Near and Middle East, North Africa, Mauritania and the Horn of Africa. An appendix offers individual treatment of each nation.

Includes index. Translation of: [Atlas du monde arabe] "Translation by Darla Rudy"--T.p. verso "Copyright 1990 by Bordas S.A., Paris; translation copyright 1991 by Facts on File"--T.p. verso