The Commonwealth of Independent States

About this title: This book is part of a series which examines some of the world's most pressing issues. Each book explains the stories behind the headlines and the people who make the news. Background information helps students to understand the causes behind the events. This book provides background on 11 countries that were formerly part of the Soviet Union and examines the problems they face since declaring independence in 1991.

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