Pre-Owned The CIA World Factbook 2009 (Paperback) 9781602392823

9781602392823. Pre-owned: Good condition. Trade paperback. 2009 ed. Language: English. Pages: 864. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 864 p. Contains: Maps. CIA World Factbook. From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, The CIA World Factbook 2009 offers complete and up-to-date information on the world's nations. This all-inclusive reference guide has been updated for 2009 with detailed information on politics, populations, military expenditures, economics, and much more. It includes: � 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 There are also appendices offering useful abbreviations, a list of international organizations and groups, international environmental agreements, the conversion of weights and measures, and more. Originally intended for use by government officials, this amazingly useful reference guide is a must for every student, traveler, journalist, and businessperson.