The CIA world factbook
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The CIA world factbook
Skyhorse, 2008-
- 2009
- 2017
- 2018-2019 : print
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2017 ISBN 9781510712881
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A country-by-country guide to the world.
From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, The CIA World Factbook 2017 offers complete and up-to-date information on the world's nations. This comprehensive guide is packed with data on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2016.
For each country, The CIA World Factbook 2017 includes:
Detailed maps with new geopolitical data
Statistics on the population of each country, with details on literacy rates, HIV prevalence, and age structure
New data on military expenditures and capabilities
Information on each country's climate and natural hazards
Details on prominent political parties and contact information for diplomatic consultation
Facts on transportation and communication infrastructure
Also included are appendixes with useful abbreviations, international environmental agreements, international organizations and groups, weight and measure conversions, and more. Originally intended for use by government officials, this is a must-have resource for students, travelers, journalists, and businesspeople with a desire to know more about their world.
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2018-2019 : print ISBN 9781510740273
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The ultimate, comprehensive guide to country-by-country statistics around the world from the researchers and analysts at CIA. America's official guide to the world from Afghanistan and Australia to Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Here is complete information on the world's nations. This comprehensive guide is packed with data on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2018. It includes:
Detailed maps with new geopolitical data
Statistics on the population of each country, with details on literacy rates, HIV prevalence, and age structure
New data on military expenditures and capabilities
Information on each country's climate and natural hazards
Details on prominent political parties and contact information for diplomatic consultation
Facts on transportation and communication infrastructure
Also included are appendixes with useful abbreviations, international environmental agreements, international organizations and groups, weight and measure conversions, and more. Originally intended for use by government officials, this is a must-have resource for students, travelers, journalists, and business people with a desire to know more about their world.
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2009 ISBN 9781602392823
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From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, The CIA World Factbook 2009 offers complete and up-to-date information on the world's nations. This all-inclusive reference guide has been updated for 2009 with detailed information on politics, populations, military expenditures, economics, and much more. It includes:
Useful maps with new geopolitical data
Details on prominent political parties, and contact information for diplomatic consultation
A full description of the population of each country, with information on literacy rates, HIV prevalence, and age structure
A complete economic overview, from household income to gross domestic product
Information on transportation and communication infrastructure.
New data on military expenditures and capabilities
User-friendly headings, sub-headings, an index, and a list of physical coordinates of major places for easy reading
There are also appendices offering useful abbreviations, a list of international organizations and groups, international environmental agreements, the conversion of weights and measures, and more. Originally intended for use by government officials, this amazingly useful reference guide is a must for every student, traveler, journalist, and businessperson.
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