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OverviewIn the thirty years since its declassification, The World Factbook, produced annually by the CIA, has become the ultimate, authoritative source of information on all the nations of the world. It provides current data for more than 250 countries, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. Topics addressed include the political climate, recent international disputes, natural resources, environment, population, inflation rate, GDP, agriculture, industries, defense expenditures, national holidays, literacy rate, religion, legal system, labor force, and much more. Key data are grouped under the headings of geography, people, government, economy, communications, and defense forces. The World Factbook also offers a multitude of maps—one of each country and more than a dozen others for regional perspective. In addition, readers will find handy appendixes on the United Nations system, international organizations, weights and measures, international environmental agreements, and standardization of geographic names. The World Factbook provides the indispensable reference for individuals possessing a curiosity or concern about the world in which we live. Full Product DetailsAuthor: The Central Intelligence AgencyPublisher: Potomac Books Inc Imprint: Potomac Books Inc Edition: Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 21.60cm , Height: 3.80cm , Length: 28.00cm Weight: 1.850kg ISBN: 9781574884753ISBN 10: 1574884751 Pages: 704 Publication Date: 31 July 2002 Audience: Children/juvenile , General/trade , College/higher education , Children / Juvenile , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of stock Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |