The 2009 CIA World Factbook

"The 2009 CIA World Factbook" by the United States Central Intelligence Agency is a detailed almanac from the early 2000s that gives information about countries across the globe. It's like a giant report card for the world, packed with facts about everything from land size and population to money and government, and even military strength. This book is built to be a source of true and current data for leaders, scientists, and anyone who wants to stay informed, opening with a structured layout of what it covers. The aim is to keep people in the know about what's happening now, with updates on elections, business numbers, and new photos, mirroring how quickly things change in the world. Country information is organized into topics like land, people, money, and government to help the reader find their way through the large amount of data available.