94-03-15 1994-95 Edition of Virginia Statistical Abstract is Published

1994-95 EDITION OF VIRGINIA STATISTICAL ABSTRACT IS PUBLISHED

       CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., March 15 -- The most recent data
available about Virginia's economy, government, places and people
can be found in the 1994-95 edition of the Virginia Statistical
Abstract, published this week by the University of Virginia Center
for Public Service.
       The popular one-volume reference book, revised every two years
and edited by Center for Public Service demographer Michael A.
Spar, brings together statistics about Virginia from dozens of
definitive sources.  The information is arranged in three different
levels of detail:
       o  State data tables show how Virginia compares with the
entire United States, nine surrounding states, and the District of
Columbia.

       o  Virginia tables give detailed statewide data for the
Commonwealth as a whole.

       o  County/city tables supply information on each of Virginia's
95 counties and 41 cities, as well as eight Metropolitan
Statistical Areas (MSAs) and 21 regional planning districts.
       Twenty-three separate sections offer facts on the state's
economy, communications, government, natural resources,
transportation and people.  Introductions to each section explain
the types of statistics available and suggest other sources of
information.
       The book is aimed at being an easy-to-use and essential
reference for anyone with questions about Virginia, Spar said.  It
may be ordered from the Center for Public Service by calling (804)
982-5704.  The price is $42.50 plus shipping.
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14, 1994

       

[Submitted by: Karen A. Castle  (kac@uva.pcmail.virginia.edu)
               Tue, 15 Mar 94 08:55:04 EST]