The CIA World Factbook 2009
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Editor: Central Intelligence AgencyEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-10-21
ISBN: 160239282X
Number of pages: 864
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
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Book Review: Good Morning, Mr. Phelps
Summary: 5 Stars
You know where Somalia is, but maybe your spouse or friends can't peg it on a map of Africa. East? South? Is it near Ethiopia or Kenya, or both? You can google it, but you're on the Internet far too often anyway and two hours later, you will have forgotten why you began surfing.
Solution? Buy The CIA World Factbook 2009, prepared by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, and keep it by your favorite family room chair. From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, the book includes massive amounts of information on every country in the world.
So back to Somalia and the pirate problem. How do you think (and pray) about this? How big is the problem? Well, the latest CIA figures show a population of 9.8 million in a country "slightly smaller than Texas" with 1.1 million IDPs (internally displaced persons). The median age is 17.5 and life expectancy for males is just under 48 years. There's a clue. If you serve with an international relief organization, skip the senior citizen outreach idea.
The CIA defines literacy as the percentage of those 15 and over who can read and write. Female literacy in Somalia is just 25.8 percent; male literacy is 49.7 percent for a total population literacy of 37.8 percent. There are seven airports with paved runways and 60 airports with unpaved runways. (Captain "Sully" recommends the paved runways.)
I bought the big and clunky $60 hardback coffee table book in 2006 and use it frequently, including last week while preparing for an international trip. The 2009 paperback, published in October 2008, has 864 pages. Happy surfing--the old-fashioned way. However, the CIA also publishes this information online. I dare you to check out Somalia (updated this month) and refrain from browsing other countries.
At your next office staff meeting, toss these questions to your team members:
1) Pop quiz! The G-20 countries just met. List all 20 countries.
2) "Good morning, Mr. Phelps. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to halt the piracy problem off the coast of Somalia--and restore growth and development to the country. We have grants available for faith-based organizations in this predominantly Sunni Muslim country. Any ideas? This tape will self-destruct in five seconds."
Summary of The CIA World Factbook 2009
A country-by-country guide to the world?the product of 67 years of CIA intelligence.
From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, The CIA World Factbook 2009 offers complete and up-to-date information on the world?s nations. This all-inclusive reference guide has been updated for 2009 with detailed information on politics, populations, military expenditures, economics, and much more. It includes:? Useful maps with new geopolitical data
? Details on prominent political parties, and contact information for diplomatic consultation
? A full description of the population of each country, with information on literacy rates, HIV prevalence, and age structure
? A complete economic overview, from household income to gross domestic product
? Information on transportation and communication infrastructure.
? New data on military expenditures and capabilities
? User-friendly headings, sub-headings, an index, and a list of physical coordinates of major places for easy reading
There are also appendices offering useful abbreviations, a list of international organizations and groups, international environmental agreements, the conversion of weights and measures, and more. Originally intended for use by government officials, this amazingly useful reference guide is a must for every student, traveler, journalist, and businessperson. 160 black-and-white illustrations
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