The CIA World Factbook 2026-2027 - Paperback
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The CIA World Factbook 2026-2027 is the printed country by country reference desk book, current through 2026 and looking ahead into 2027.
Every nation gets the same treatment, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, and that uniformity is the point: two countries compare cleanly without hunting for matching sources.
What it covers
Government, people, money and land for each country, with geopolitical maps, languages and religions, literacy, age structure, health indicators, military capability, climate and hazards, plus embassy contact details.
Good to know
Small type. Readers say so, one of them admitting to squinting at it. The trade off is that the whole world fits into a single paperback you can carry, which is why teachers keep buying it for a class.
From the publisher
The ultimate, comprehensive guide to official country data and statistics, from the world's most sophisticated intelligence-gathering organization. From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, The CIA World Factbook 2026-2027 offers complete and up-to-date information on the world's nations. This comprehensive guide is packed with data on countries' politics, population, economy, and environment for 2026 and looks ahead to 2027. The CIA World Factbook 2026-2027 includes the following for each country:- Updated geopolitical maps
- Population statistics, with details on languages, religions, literacy rates, age structure, health indicators, and much more
- Up-to-date data on military expenditures and capabilities
- Geography information, including climate and natural hazards
- Details on prominent political figures and parties
- Contact information for diplomatic missions
- Facts on transportation, trade, and communication infrastructure
- Space program profiles for over 90 participating nations
Also included are appendices with useful abbreviations, international organizations, environmental agreements, terror organization profiles, and more. Originally intended for use by government officials and policymakers as well as the broader intelligence community, this is a must-have resource for students, travelers, journalists, and anyone with a desire to know more about their world.
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