From the world's most sophisticated intelligence gathering organization, here is the CIA's official country-by-country data on nations around the world.From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, The CIA World Factbook 2021-2022 offers complete and up-to-date information on the worlds nations. This comprehensive guide is packed with data on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2021and looks ahead to 2022.For each country, The CIA World Factbook 2021-2022includes:Detailed maps with new geopolitical dataStatistics on the population of each country, with details on literacy rates, HIV prevalence, and age structureNew data on military expenditures and capabilitiesInformation on each countrys climate and natural hazardsDetails on prominent political parties and contact information for diplomatic consultationFacts on transportation and communication infrastructureAlso 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.
