Organized in thematic sections that cover topics as diverse as science and technology, sport and culture, and religion and mythology, this general fact book is a mine of facts, figures and statistics, backed by maps, diagrams and a full index. Whether you are seeking to establish the precise population of Guatemala, the chemical symbol for radium or a list of Olympic Games medallists, this is a handy source of information.

About the Author

The New Penguin Factfinder has been compiled by an international team of experts and overseen by Professor David Crystal OBE, Honorary Professor of Linguistics at the University of Wales, Bangor, and editor of The New Penguin Encyclopedia. He lives in Holyhead, Anglesey.