The World Factbook is available in the form of a website that is partially updated every week. source
The World Factbook is available in the form of a website that is partially updated every week.
The World Factbook is available for download for use off-line. source
The World Factbook is available for download for use off-line.
The World Factbook is prepared by the CIA for the use of U.S. Government officials. source
The World Factbook is prepared by the CIA for the use of U.S. Government officials.
The World Factbook is frequently used as a resource for academic research papers and news articles. source
The World Factbook is frequently used as a resource for academic research papers and news articles.
As a work of the U.S. Government, The World Factbook is in the public domain in the United States. source
As a work of the U.S. Government, The World Factbook is in the public domain in the United States.
Before November 2001 The World Factbook website was updated yearly, from 2004 to 2010 it was updated every two weeks; since 2010 it has been updated weekly. source
Before November 2001 The World Factbook website was updated yearly, from 2004 to 2010 it was updated every two weeks; since 2010 it has been updated weekly.
The first, classified, edition of Factbook was published in August 1962, and the first unclassified version in June 1971. source
The first, classified, edition of Factbook was published in August 1962, and the first unclassified version in June 1971.
The World Factbook was first available to the public in print in 1975. source
The World Factbook was first available to the public in print in 1975.
In 2008 the CIA discontinued printing the Factbook themselves, instead turning printing responsibilities over to the Government Printing Office. source
In 2008 the CIA discontinued printing the Factbook themselves, instead turning printing responsibilities over to the Government Printing Office.
Many Internet sites use information and images from the CIA World Factbook. source
Many Internet sites use information and images from the CIA World Factbook.
As of July 2011, The World Factbook consists of 267 entities. source
As of July 2011, The World Factbook consists of 267 entities.
On December 16, 2004, the CIA added an entry for the European Union (EU) for the first time. source
On December 16, 2004, the CIA added an entry for the European Union (EU) for the first time.
On February 28, 2008, the CIA added an entry for Kosovo, which declared independence on February 17 of the same year. source
On February 28, 2008, the CIA added an entry for Kosovo, which declared independence on February 17 of the same year.
