The 2002 CIA World Factbook

"The 2002 CIA World Factbook" by the United States Central Intelligence Agency is a snapshot of the globe from the early 2000s, organized as an informational compilation. The reference work delivers data and summaries on a diverse array of nations and regions, with particular regard to geography, population, government, and economy. Opening with Afghanistan and progressing through Azerbaijan, the entries offer structured insights beginning with background, geographical coordinates, area, population statistics, political systems, and economic observations. Entries, such as those for Afghanistan, Aruba, Antigua and Barbuda, reflect each country's story, like Afghanistan's history of conflict and the economic dynamics rooted in tourism for Caribbean nations. Aimed at researchers, students, and those with an interest in global dynamics, the work gives immediate access to facts suited for academic work and general knowledge enrichment.