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“Where” Facts Online –
The CIA World Factbook
Maddie McDermott
“Where” Facts
Information on locations
“Can I get the crime statistics, weather averages, and
school rankings for Boise, Idaho?” (Cassell and
Hiremath, 105)
“Social, political, geographic, and economic profiles”
(Ibid., 113)
Governmental questions – leaders, structure
The CIA World Factbook
Published by the Central Intelligence Agency – a
reliable government source
Updated biweekly – so you know it’s current!
Organized by country – a great general resource or
starting point for research
Information on geography, culture, government,
economy, communications, transportation, military,
and transnational issues
How to Use It
Central Intelligence Agency. The CIA World Factbook.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-
factbook/. Accessed 2 November 2015.
Google “CIA World Factbook,” or follow the link
Select your desired country from the drop-down menu
at the top right
Use the expanding headings to learn more about what
interests you!
When To Use It
General reference questions, to write a paper, or to
learn more about a specific topic
“Where can I find the name of the president of Chile?”
“Where can I learn more about the government of
Azerbaijan?”
“Where can I find the imports of Saudi Arabia?”
Good for learners aged middle school and above
Accessible, clearly written, easy to read
When to Not Use It
You don’t know what country you’re looking for
“Where can I find the country whose president is
Muhammadu Bahari?”
You’re looking for information on a city or region
“Where can I learn more about the American Midwest?”
What Else Does It Do?
Provides maps and flags of countries
Creates “country comparisons”
Provides some religious affiliation charts
Has a dictionary of terms used
Has a list of international non-governmental organizations
Links users to sources – great for those looking for more information or primary sources!
Has a user guide, in case you have questions
Still Need Help?
Contact me, your friendly librarian!
Maddie: [email protected]
Phone number: 708-555-1230
