N.-Y.: Skyhorse, 1984. — 288 p.
From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, The CIA World Factbook offers complete and up-to-date information on the world’s nations. This comprehensive guide is packed with detailed information on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics.
For each country, The CIA World Factbook includes:
Detailed maps with new geopolitical data
Statistics on the population of each country, with details on literacy rates, 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
And much more!
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.
