The 2010 CIA World Factbook

by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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"The 2010 CIA World Factbook" by United States Central Intelligence Agency is a reference resource published in 2010. This almanac provides comprehensive summaries of 258 international entities worldwide, covering demographics, geography, government, economy, and military information. Originally designed for U.S. government officials, it has become widely used for academic research and journalism.

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Topics: Geography -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. · Political science -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. · Political statistics -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. · World politics -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.