The CIA World Factbook

The ultimate, comprehensive guide to country-by-country statistics around the world.

From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, The CIA World Factbook 2019-2020 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.

For each country, The CIA World Factbook 2019-2020 includes:

• Detailed maps with new geopolitical data
• Statistics on the population of each country, with details on literacy rates, HIV prevalence, 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

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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Published: 06/11/2019
ISBN: 9781510750463
Pages: 1176
Weight: 2.85lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.90w x 2.20d