This comprehensive guide is packed with detailed information on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2015. Stay up to speed on all we have to offerplus activities, crafts, and blogs for parents and educators in our newsletter. Countries of the world 37 years of cia world fact books, factbook, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997. Her 1973 book on northern ireland was killed by its english publisher penguin under pressure from the government and british military intelligence. Poland the world factbook central intelligence agency. Links are to the definitions and notes about each entry.
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