The 2000 CIA World Factbook

"The 2000 CIA World Factbook" by the United States Central Intelligence Agency is a detailed collection of facts about countries from around the globe offering readers a glimpse into the world as it was at the turn of the millennium. Organized alphabetically, the book dives into each nation's geography, population, government structure, and economic status, painting a picture of their political and communal situations. The overview of Afghanistan shows the book’s style, as it describes the nation’s history, its landscape, and the challenges it faced politically and socially, including the rise of the Taliban and ongoing conflicts. This sets the stage for a global tour, where each country's unique story is unveiled through data and descriptions.