Quick facts on countries of the world compiled annually by the CIA for the use of U.S. Government officials. Facts cover such topics as geography, political conditions, populations, land, industries. Includes appendix of acronyms and definitions. The unique collection of country indicators generated by the project can be accessed through summary tables, country reports and this accompanying Internet database. Registration is required.
Current reports are available as well as an archive of report from the last few years.
The E-Conflict World Encyclopedia site profiles the nations of the world. View maps and flags or listen to national anthems. There are over 1,400 pages of written text on the nations. The national anthems are stored as MIDI files. An extensive listing of links to Web sites that provide factual and statistical information, such as would be found in almanacs or statistical abstracts.