The World Factbook 2003
Subtitle: CIA's 2002 Edition (World Factbook)
Publisher: Potomac Books Inc.
Published: June 1, 2003
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 658
ISBN-13: 9781574886412
Subjects: Geography; International relations; Yearbooks, annuals, almanacs; Handbooks, manuals, etc; Geography (General); Political Science (General); Yearbooks & Annuals; Reference; Almanacs; Reference / Yearbooks & Annuals; General; Earth Sciences - Geography; Handbooks & Manuals; Political science
First sentence: Background: Afghanistan's recent history is characterized by war and civil strife, with intermittent periods of relative calm and stability.