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Thomson Gale Releases Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations

12th Edition Presents Easy-to-Understand Information on Countries Around the World

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Nov. 16, 2006 – Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), announces the release of the 12th edition of the Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations.

The five-volume Encyclopedia presents easy-to-understand information on 193 countries and dependencies from around the world. Its four country volumes are arranged by global region (Africa, Americas, Asia and Oceania, and Europe), while a United Nations volume focuses on that organization's purposes, principles and agencies, including the Security Council and Human Rights Commission.

Country articles range from six to 42 pages and are organized into the following 50 standardized rubrics that allow for easy comparisons across countries: Location, size, and extent; Topography; Climate; Flora and Fauna; Environment; Population; Migration; Ethnic Groups; Languages; Religions; Transportation; History; Government; Political parties; Local government; Judicial system; Armed forces; International cooperation; Economy; Income; Labor; Agriculture; Animal husbandry; Fishing; Forestry; Mining; Energy and power; Industry; Science and technology; Domestic trade; Foreign trade; Balance of payments; Banking and securities; Insurance; Public finance; Taxation; Customs and duties; Foreign investment; Economic development; Social Development; Health; Housing; Education; Libraries and museums; Media; Organizations; Tourism, travel, and recreation; Famous persons; Dependencies; and Bibliography.

Each country entry also contains a detailed map, flag, seal and statistical tables.

For more information on the print or eBook version of Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations, 12th edition, contact Vanessa Birch at vanessa.birch@cengage.com.

About The Thomson Corporation and Thomson Gale

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