The CIA World Factbook 2017 - Softcover

Central Intelligence Agency

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1510712887 ISBN 13: 9781510712881

Publisher: Skyhorse, 2016

Synopsis

A country-by-country guide to the world.

From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, The CIA World Factbook 2017 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 2016.

For each country, The CIA World Factbook 2017 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 businesspeople with a desire to know more about their world.

About this title

About the Author:

The Central Intelligence Agency is an independent agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior US policymakers. The CIA is separated into four basic components: the National Clandestine Service, the Directorate of Intelligence, the Directorate of Science & Technology, and the Directorate of Support. They carry out “the intelligence cycle,” the process of collecting, analyzing, and disseminating intelligence information to top US governmental officials. They are located in Langley, Virginia.

About this edition

• Publisher: Skyhorse
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1510712887
• ISBN 13: 9781510712881
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 1114