From the world's most sophisticated intelligence gathering organization, here is the CIA's official country-by-country data on nations around the world.

From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, The CIA World Factbook 2021-2022 offers complete and up-to-date information on the world's nations. This comprehensive guide is packed with data on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2021 and looks ahead to 2022.

For each country, The CIA World Factbook 2021-2022 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

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.