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World Factbook

Covers the following for countries around the world: maps, current issues, history, geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues.

All Branch LibrariesBronx Library CenterSchomburg Center for Research in Black CultureSt. George Library CenterStavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)Stephen A. Schwarzman BuildingThe New York Public Library for the Performing ArtsThomas Yoseloff Business Center
Government and Law, Area and Cultural Studies, Economics, Maps, Atlases, Cartography, Political Science, Statistics, Maps, Atlases, and Cartography
<p>Provides access to maps, history, geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and other information for countries around the world. The World Factbook is prepared by the Central Intelligence Agency for the use of US Government officials. Information in this source is provided by numerous government agencies and covers countries around the world.</p>
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