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The CIA World Factbook - by Central Intelligence Agency (Paperback)

The CIA World Factbook - by  Central Intelligence Agency (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>From the world's most sophisticated intelligence gathering organization, here is the CIA's official country-by-country data on nations around the world.</b> <p/>From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, <i>The CIA World Factbook 2019-2020</i> 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 2019. <p/>For each country, <i>The CIA World Factbook 2019-2020</i> includes: <br><ul><li>Detailed maps with new geopolitical data</li><li>Statistics on the population of each country, with details on literacy rates, HIV prevalence, and age structure</li><li>New data on military expenditures and capabilities</li><li>Information on each country's climate and natural hazards</li><li>Details on prominent political parties and contact information for diplomatic consultation</li><li>Facts on transportation and communication infrastructure</li></ul><br>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.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>The <b>Central Intelligence Agency</b> is an independent agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior US policymakers. The CIA is separated into four basic components: the National Clandestine Service, the Directorate of Intelligence, the Directorate of Science & Technology, and the Directorate of Support. They carry out "the intelligence cycle," the process of collecting, analyzing, and disseminating intelligence information to top US governmental officials. They are located in Langley, Virginia.

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