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The World Factbook
 Entry ID: CIA_World_Factbook

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Summary
Abstract: The U.S. government's complete geographical handbook, featuring 267 full-color maps and flags of all nations and geographical entities. Each country profile tracks such demographics as population, ethnicity and literacy rates, as well as political, geographical and economic data.

The World Factbook is prepared by the Central Intelligence Agency for the use of US Government officials, and the ... View entire text
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Link: VIEW PROJECT HOME PAGE
Description: Central Intelligence Agnecy's Homepage.
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Service Citation
Title: The World Factbook
Provider: CIA
Edition: 2006
URL: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html
Service Keywords
REFERENCE AND INFORMATION SERVICES >IDENTIFICATION/CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS Parameter Definition
REFERENCE AND INFORMATION SERVICES >GAZETTEER Parameter Definition

Science Keywords
BIOSPHERE >ECOLOGICAL DYNAMICS Parameter Definition
BIOSPHERE >TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS Parameter Definition
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ISO Topic Category
BIOTA
BOUNDARIES
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Use Constraints The Factbook is in the public domain. Accordingly, it may be
copied freely without permission of the Central Intelligence
Agency (CIA). The official seal of the CIA, however, may NOT be
copied without permission as required by the CIA Act of 1949 (50
U.S.C. section 403m). Misuse of the official seal of the CIA
could result in civil and criminal penalties.
Ancillary Keywords
Territories
Former Names
Country Statistics

Service Provider
CIA > Central Intelligence Agency Supplemental Info
Service Organization URL: https://www.cia.gov/

Service Provider Personnel
Name: CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
Phone: (703) 482-0623
Fax: (703) 482-1739
Contact Address:
Central Intelligence Agency
Office of Public Affairs
City: Washington
Province or State: DC
Postal Code: 20505
Country: USA
Distribution Media
Distribution_Media: Online (HTML)
Fees: Free

Distribution_Media: Book
Fees: $92.00 US
Personnel
TYLER B. STEVENS
Role: SERF AUTHOR
Phone: (301) 614-6898
Fax: 301-614-5268
Email: Tyler.B.Stevens at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
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City: Greenbelt
Province or State: MD
Postal Code: 20771
Country: USA
Creation and Review Dates
SERF Creation Date: 2003-02-03
SERF Last Revision Date: 2012-08-09
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