It provides current data for more than 250 countries and territories, fromafghanistan to zimbabwe. The cia world factbook 20192020 by central intelligence. The world factbook, prepared by the cia using information from a halfdozen cabinetlevel agencies, profiles basic intelligence on all areas of the world. The format for in text citations is based on how the source is cited in the references. Top 09 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z. It provides a summary of the demographics, geography, communications, government, economy, and military of us recognized countries, dependencies, and other areas in the. The factbook provides a two to threepage summary of the demographics, geography, communications, government, economy, and military of 272. This allinclusive reference guide has been updated for 2010 with detailed information on politics, populations, military expenditures, economics, and much more. Cia world factbook with worldnews adfree is available now history of 252 countries include world information and news in one app this will let you see whats happening in the world now. The cia world factbook 20202021 book by central intelligence. The world factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities. The world factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military. The infant mortality rate of the world in 2019 was 28 according to the united nations and the projected estimate for 2020 was 30.
The official print version is available from the government printing office. Countries of the world 37 years of cia world fact books. Note that due to differences in reporting, these numbers may not be comparable across countries. This comprehensive guide is packed with data on the politics, populations, military expenditu from the world s most sophisticated intelligence gathering organization, here is the cia s official countrybycountry.
Latest information of 2018 world country rankings from country comparisons popular 12. Thats an extra area that is close to the size of corsica. The world factbook simple english wikipedia, the free. Also provides a reference tab includes a variety of world, regional, country, ocean, and time zone maps. For each country, the cia world factbook 20192020 includes. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2010 offers complete and uptodate information on the world s nations.
Userfriendly, intuitive interaction easytouse search and browse functions bookmark text and save favorites. Useful maps with new geopolitical data details on prominent political parties, and contact. This is the 2010 edition, originally published in early 2011. The cia world factbook is a reference resource produced by the central intelligence agency of the united states with almanacstyle information about the countries of the world. This comprehensive guide is packed with data on the politics. Central intelligence agency cia and coordinated across all the u. This comprehensive guide is packed with data on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2019. It must match the first two elements of the reference entry.
The cia world factbook 2011 is a complete and unabridged reference resource, an annual publication by the central intelligence agency of the united states with almanacstyle information about the countries of the world. The world factbook is prepared by the cia for the use of u. The following maps are from the online edition of the world factbook 1998. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 20202021 offers complete and uptodate information on the world s nations. Nov 27, 2018 the world factbook remains the cia s most widely disseminated and most popular product. In addition, tens of thousands of government, commercial, academic, and other web sites link to, or replicate, the online version of the factbook. Potomac books publishes a commercial version of the world factbook in order to extend the limited audience reached by the cia s own publication. Central intelligence agency cia provides information on every country in the world, organized in almanac style. The 1990 cia world factbook by us central intelligence agency. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to. All datas are offline, no internet connection required. Prior to 1946 intelligence information was primarily gathered during wartime. The core characteristics and beliefs of the world s major religions are described below.
This comprehensive guide is packed with data on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2021 and looks ahead to 2022. Buoyed by victories in world wars i and ii and the end of the cold war in 1991, the us remains the world s most powerful nation state. The world factbook, also known as the cia world factbook, is a book that contains the central intelligence agencys information about the world s countries. From the worlds most sophisticated intelligence gathering organization, here is the cias official countrybycountry data on nations around the world. The percentage figure for irrigated refers to the portion of the entire amount of land area that is artificially supplied with water. The french government gives the area of france as 543,965 sq km 4 whereas the cia gives france 7,535 sq km more 551,500 sq km 5. The cia world factbook 20202021 by central intelligence agency. Find up to date and detailed information of every country with this cia world factbook app. The cia world factbook 20202021 by central intelligence. Information is provided by antarctic information program national science foundation, bureau of the census department of commerce, bureau of. Dec 12, 2016 the factbook is considered to be an online reference work, and you are citing an entry. Apr 03, 2009 the world factbook is prepared by the central intelligence agency for the use of us government officials, and the style, format, coverage, and content are designed to meet their specific requirements. For the 21st century, the continued exponential growth in science and technology raises both hopes e. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security.
The two most traumatic experiences in the nations history were the civil war 186165 and the great depression of the 1930s. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination. We also offer a free version, search worldabc blue on the app store to get it and try it out before you buy. However, it is frequently used as a resource for academic research papers. Worldabc blue the cia world factbook on the app store. The world factbook, also known as the cia world factbook, is a reference resource produced by the central intelligence agency cia with almanacstyle information about the countries of the world. Cia world factbook florida state university libraries. Cia world factbook not published provides information on the history, people and society, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities.
Jan 27, 2012 todays world factbook is the declassified version of the finished basic intelligence compiled by the u. The first step is to visit the cia website, and that is at cia. The central intelligence agency cia supplies dozens of facts for each country including data on geography, people, government, economy, transportation. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 20192020 offers complete and uptodate information on the world s nations.
Afghanistan 39k albania 30k algeria 45k american samoa 23k andorra 38k angola 29k. Afghanistan 39k albania 30k algeria 45k american samoa 23k andorra 38k angola 29k anguilla 31k antarctica 40k antigua and barbuda 22k arctic ocean 41k argentina 51k. We share this information with the people of all nations in the belief that knowledge of the truth underpins the functioning of free societies. Bahai founded by mirza husaynali known as baha u llah in iran in 1852, bahai faith emphasizes monotheism and believes in one eternal transcendent god. The world factbook provides basic intelligence on the history, people, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military, terrorism, and transnational issues for 266 world entities. The cia world factbook 2011 kindle edition by cia central. For each country, the cia world factbook 20202021 includes. Britains american colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the united states of america. The world factbook, produced annually by the cia, has become the ultimate authoritative source of information on all the nations of the world. These data can be found at the cias world fact book at. From beautiful images to concise information about every individual country, the cia world factbook is your goto guide for country listings packed with statistics and full charted maps. Cias world factbook is your authoritative source on the worlds countries, territories, oceans, and more. The factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities.
The world factbook, also known as the cia world factbook, is a reference resource produced by the central intelligence agency cia with almanacstyle. Civil rights coordinator, title ix coordinator and. Countries of the world 37 years of cia world fact books, factbook, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997. The cia world factbook 20202021 by central intelligence agency from the worlds most sophisticated intelligence gathering organization, here is the cias. Its guiding focus is to encourage the unity of all peoples on the earth so that justice and peace. Other companiessuch as skyhorse publishingalso print a paper edition. The world factbook world leaders cia maps historical collection publications additional publications center for the study of intelligence freedom of.
I do research that calls for comparative data across countries. The 1990 cia world factbook by us central intelligence. This comprehensive guide is packed with data on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2020 and looks ahead to 2021. Cia world fact book, 2004 wikisource, the free online library. List of countries by infant and underfive mortality rates. Cia world factbook 1998 country maps perrycastaneda map. Central intelligence agency cia the world factbook. New zealand travel gives the area of new zealand as 266,200 sq km 6 whereas the cia factbook gives 267,710 sq km 7.
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