The World Factbook (also known as the CIA World Factbook) is a reference resource produced by the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States with almanac-style information about the countries of the world.

The World Factbook is prepared by the CIA for the use of U.S. government officials, and its style, format, coverage, and content are primarily designed to meet their requirements.

The 1997 CIA World Factbook
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction A Brief History of Basic Intelligence and the World Factbook Notes and Definitions Guide to
Country Profiles (Categories, Fields and Subfields)
Afghanistan Albania Algeria American Samoa Andorra Angola Anguilla Antarctica Antigua and Barbuda
Arctic Ocean Argentina Armenia Aruba Ashmore and Cartier Islands Atlantic Ocean Australia Austria
Azerbaijan The Bahamas Bahrain Baker Island Bangladesh Barbados Bassas da India Belarus Belgium Belize
Benin Bermuda Bhutan Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana