The 2007 CIA World Factbook

by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

"The 2007 CIA World Factbook" by the United States Central Intelligence Agency is a reference resource published in 2007. This almanac-style compilation provides demographic, geographic, economic, and military information about 258 countries and territories worldwide. Originally created for U.S. government officials, it draws from numerous public and private sources. As a public domain work, it has become widely used by academics, journalists, and researchers seeking authoritative country data. The Factbook's coverage includes independent nations, dependencies, and disputed territories.