From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, <em>The CIA World Factbook 2011</em> offers completeand up-to-date information on the world&rsquo;s nations. This comprehensive guidehas been updated for 2011 with detailed information on politics, populations,military expenditures, economics, and much more. For every country on theglobe, you'll find detailed maps with new geopolitical data; statistics on thepopulation of each country, with details on literacy rates, HIV prevalence, andage structure; updated data on military expenditures and capabilities; details onprominent political parties and contact information for diplomatic consultation;and more. Originally intended for use by government officials, this is a must-haveresource for students, travelers, journalists, and business people with a desireto know more about their world.