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      Can you provide additional information for a specific country?

      The staff cannot provide data beyond what appears in The World Factbook. The format and information in the Factbook are tailored to the specific requirements of US Government officials and content is focused on their current and anticipated needs. The staff welcomes suggestions for new entries.

      How often is The World Factbook updated?

      Formerly our Web site (and the published Factbook) were only updated annually. Beginning in November 2001 we instituted a new system of more frequent online updates.

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      Can I use some or all of The World Factbook for my Web site (book, research project, homework, etc.)?

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      Why doesn't The World Factbook include information on states, departments, provinces, etc., in the country format?

      The World Factbook provides national-level information on countries, territories, and dependencies, but not subnational administrative units within a country. A good encyclopedia should provide state/province- level information.

      Is it possible to access older editions of The World Factbook to do comparative research and trend analysis?

      Only the current version is available for browsing on the CIA Web site.

       In the future, the staff hopes to post electronic versions of The World

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      Would it be possible to set up a partnership or collaboration between the producers of The World Factbook and other organizations or individuals?

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      Geography

      I can't find a geographic name for a particular country. Why not?

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