This highly acclaimed source of important unclassified CIA data includes all of the nations of the world, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. It covers each country's area, political climate, recent international disputes, natural resources, environment, population, inflation rate, GDP, agriculture, industries, defense expenditures, national holidays, literacy rate, religion, legal system, labor force, and much more, and includes a map for every entry. Key data are grouped under geography, people, government, economy, communications, and defense forces.