More information than you’ll ever need about every country: CIA World Factbook
October 1, 2008
Did you know Iceland celebrates their independence from Denmark every June 17th? How about that Samoa has 2,337 kilometers of roadways? Or that Ukraine is an actual country and not just a territory in Risk? You too can use facts like these to win at Jeopardy, lord it over your colleagues, or even impart it to your students. It’s easy with The World Factbook from the Central Intelligence Agency (yes, that Central Intelligence Agency).
The CIA World Factbook has information on pretty much every country on earth — not surprising, since it’s the CIA we’re talking about. They’ve got the skinny on every country’s climate, type of government, prominent religions, literacy rates, natural resources, infant mortality rate, and lots more information you’d probably never think to ask about. The only way to find out more about these places would be to visit them yourself.
This site should be your students’ first stop if they’re researching a country for a social studies or a foreign language class. They can also print a PDF of the book for offline usage. You seriously won’t believe the depth of information available at The World Factbook. See for yourself so you and your students can put those facts to good use. -BILL FERRIS
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Cheers! Sandra. R.
