The manual offers the latest figures and facts reflecting the geographical and socio-economic changes that have occurred in the world and Russia. The material presented in the manual is necessary both for use in the educational process, and for preparing for intellectual geographical and cross-subject competitions (quizzes, olympiads, tournaments, games), as well as for the geography exam. The book is useful for teachers and teachers of geography, schoolchildren and students. It is of interest to the general reader who is interested in the world around us.