The CIA World Factbook 2010 by Central Intelligence Agency

The CIA World Factbook 2010 by Central Intelligence Agency

From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, The CIA World Factbook 2010 offers complete and up-to-date information on the world’s nations. This all-inclusive reference guide has been updated for 2010 with detailed information on politics, populations, military expenditures, economics, and much more. It includes: Useful maps with new geopolitical data Details on prominent political parties, and contact information for diplomatic consultation A full description of the population of each country, with information on literacy rates, HIV prevalence, and age structure A complete economic overview, from household income to gross domestic product Information on transportation and communication infrastructure. New data on military expenditures and capabilities User-friendly headings, sub-headings, an index, and a list of physical coordinates of major places for easy reading There are also appendices offering useful abbreviations, a list of international organizations and groups, international environmental agreements, the conversion of weights and measures, and more. Originally intended for use by government officials, this amazingly useful reference guide is a must for every student, traveler, journalist, and businessperson.

Mr. Helgerson was the Central Intelligence Agency's inspector generalfrom 2002 until his retirement in 2009. Previously, he served as chairman ofthe Intelligence Community's National Intelligence Council and deputy directorof the National Imagery and Mapping Agency. Mr. Helgerson began his career in government as an analyst of African politicsat the CIA. At varying posts he headed units responsible for coverage ofAfrica, Latin America, and Europe. He served in a number of senior managementposts, including deputy director for intelligence and director of congressionalaffairs. Prior to his government service, Mr. Helgerson was an assistant professorof political science at the University of Cincinnati and a research affiliate ofthe University of Zambia in Lusaka. He specialized in international relationsand African politics. A native of South Dakota, Mr Helgerson graduated from Saint Olaf Collegein Northfield, Minnesota, and received M.A. and Ph.D degrees from DukeUniversity in Durham, North Carolina. He is the author of Getting To Know the President: CIA Briefings of PresidentialCandidates, 1952-1992. Mr. Helgerson has received a number of awards and commendations, including the National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal, CIA's DistinguishedCareer Intelligence Medal, and NIMA's Distinguished Civilian Service Award.

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ISBN 13	9781602397279
ISBN 10	1602397279
Title	The CIA World Factbook 2010
Author	Central Intelligence Agency
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Skyhorse Publishing
Year published	2009-10-15
Number of pages	904
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