Reference work offers country and regional economic and political information.
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A comprehensive gazetteer or encyclopedia of over 170,000 geographical places in the world and features, including names, descriptions, and characteristics.
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As with every reference source, the CIA World Factbook is a resource with definite limitations and strengths. In this case, the resource is compiled to meet the needs of the US government. See the FAQ for detailed information.