The 2001 CIA World Factbook

"The 2001 CIA World Factbook" by the United States Central Intelligence Agency is like a snapshot of the world at the start of the 21st century. It is a super detailed book filled with facts about countries and places all over the planet, giving a clear view of what things were like on January 1, 2001. You can find information about a country's government, economy, population, and environment. This book is handy for people who make important decisions, do research, or just want to learn more about what's happening around the world. The book is organized so you can easily find what you're looking for, with sections for each country, explanations of different topics, and lists of abbreviations and international groups. The first part explains how the Factbook was put together, its history, and what's new in the 2001 edition. By introducing sections like Afghanistan and Albania it makes it easy to jump into the world of facts and see what countries were like during that time.