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The World Factbook 1999: (Cia's 1998 Edition)

by Central Intelligence Agency
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Overview

This highly acclaimed source of important unclassified CIA data includes all the nations of the world, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. It covers each country's area, 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, including a map for every entry. Key data are grouped under geography, people, government, economy, communications, and defense forces.

The World Factbook also contains handy appendices on the United Nations system, international organizations, weights and measures, international environmental agreements, and standardization of geographic names. A must for anyone concerned about developments in the world in which we live.

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This source of important unclassified CIA data covers all the nations of the world. A U.S. government publication that is not copyright protected, it differs from the CIA volumes in two ways: the information is first published by the CIA late each year and then by Brassey the following year, and it does not include four-color maps. Key data are grouped under geography, people, government, economy, communications, and defense forces. Also contains appendices on the United Nations system, international organizations, weights and measures, international environmental agreements, and standardization of geographic names. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Book Details

Published
September 1, 1999
Publisher
Brassey's Inc
Pages
572
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781574881639

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