The 2004 CIA World Factbook

by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

"The 2004 CIA World Factbook" by the United States Central Intelligence Agency is a reference resource published in 2004. It provides almanac-style summaries of demographics, geography, communications, government, economy, and military information for countries and territories worldwide. Originally created for U.S. government officials, this public domain work has become widely used for academic research and journalism. The Factbook reveals how intelligence agencies organize and present global information, while also reflecting American political perspectives on territorial disputes and sovereignty issues.