For quizzes, crosswords and general knowledge, Whitaker's Almanack Pocket Reference contains an assortment of fascinating facts and figures in a handy-sized format. From sport to science, politics to places and music to mathematics, this edition is an invaluable source of information providing access to facts and figures - fast. Contents include: the solar system, world geographical statistics, countries of the world, time zones, currencies, religion, the periodic table, film and television, mathematics, weights and measures, alphabets and symbols, royalty, language.