The AARC also provides data processing services to a wide variety of polar researchers. The AARC supplies data to the National Snow and Ice Data Center in collaboration with the National Science Foundation's Office of Polar Programs. The World Maps section, provides full color physical and political maps for regions of the world. The Central Intelligence Agency provides unclassified intelligence reports and summaries, information about the CIA itself, and the World FactBook, which offers detailed geography information about each country. 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.