CIA World Factbook
The World Factbook |
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Cover of the 2023 edition |
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| Author | Central Intelligence Agency |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Central Intelligence Agency |
| Publication Date | Annually |
The World Factbook, also known as the CIA World Factbook, is a reference resource produced by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of the United States. It provides a comprehensive summary of the demographics, geography, communications, government, economy, and military of 267 international entities.
History[edit | edit source]
The World Factbook was first published in August 1962, and it has been updated annually since 1975. Originally intended for use by government officials, it has become a valuable resource for researchers, students, and the general public.
Content[edit | edit source]
The Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities. The entries include maps, flags, and data on the political and economic status of each country.
Geography[edit | edit source]
The geography section includes information on the location, area, climate, terrain, natural resources, land use, and environmental issues of each country.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy section provides data on GDP, industries, labor force, unemployment, inflation, and other economic indicators.
Government[edit | edit source]
The government section outlines the political structure, legal system, and international relations of each country.
Availability[edit | edit source]
The World Factbook is available online and is updated weekly. It is also available in print format, although the online version is more frequently updated.
Usage[edit | edit source]
The Factbook is widely used by students, educators, researchers, and professionals who need reliable information on countries around the world. It is often cited in academic papers, reports, and news articles.
Criticism[edit | edit source]
Some critics have pointed out that the Factbook may reflect the political biases of the United States government. Additionally, the data may not always be up-to-date or accurate, as it relies on information from various sources.
Also see[edit | edit source]
- Central Intelligence Agency
- Geography of the United States
- Economy of the United States
- Politics of the United States
- List of countries by GDP
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