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From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, The CIA World Factbook 2009 is full of complete and up-to-date information on the world's countries. This all-inclusive reference guide has been updated for 2009 with detailed information on politics, military expenditures, populations, economics, and much more. Originally intended for use by government officials, this all-new reference guide is a must for every student, traveler, journalist, and business person. • Useful maps with new geopolitical data. • Details on prominent political parties, and contact information for diplomatic consultation. • A full description of the population of each country, with information on literacy rates, HIV prevalence, and age structure. • A complete economic overview from household income to Gross Domestic Product. • Information on transportation and communication infrastructure. • New data on military expenditures and capabilities. • User-friendly headings, sub-headings, an index, and a list of physical coordinates of major places for easy reading • 160 b/w illustrations Paperback: 864 pages Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing (October 21, 2008) Language: English ISBN-10: 160239282X ISBN-13: 978-1602392823 Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7 x 2 inches
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