The CIA World Factbook 2012 (Hardcover)

A country-by-country guide to the world-the product of sixty-nine years of CIA intelligence.

From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, The CIA World Factbook 2012 offers complete and up-to-date information on the world's nations. This comprehensive guide is packed with detailed information on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2012.

For each country, The CIA World Factbook 2012 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 And much more

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 business people with a desire to know more about their world.