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44 editions available — download complete datasets for any year

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2024 PRIMARY
CIA World Factbook 2024 (factbook.json @ b8538d78e87c) 257 77,834 Available
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2023
CIA World Factbook 2023 (factbook.json @ 0d4fa4984ecb) 257 79,657 Available
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2022
CIA World Factbook 2022 (factbook.json @ 61dadec0c9c9) 257 80,824 Available
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2021
CIA World Factbook 2021 (factbook.json @ e0d5604b9e27) 236 70,075 Available
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2020
factbook.json (GitHub) 261 66,931 1 Available
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2019
CIA World Factbook 2019 Archive (Wayback Machine) 267 66,981 Available
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2018
CIA World Factbook 2018 Archive (Wayback Machine) 268 69,324 Available
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2017
CIA World Factbook 2017 Archive (HTML) 268 71,914 Available
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2016
CIA World Factbook 2016 Archive (HTML) 268 71,560 Available
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2015
CIA World Factbook 2015 Archive (Wayback Machine ZIP) 266 69,900 Available
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2014
CIA World Factbook 2014 Archive (HTML) 267 65,382 Available
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2013
CIA World Factbook 2013 Archive (HTML) 267 65,188 Available
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2012
CIA World Factbook 2012 Archive (HTML) 262 59,234 Available
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2011
CIA World Factbook 2011 Archive (HTML) 262 58,325 Available
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2010
CIA World Factbook 2010 (Project Gutenberg) 258 42,922 Available
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2009
CIA World Factbook 2009 (Project Gutenberg) 127 15,230 Available
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2008
CIA World Factbook 2008 (Project Gutenberg) 256 33,041 Available
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2007
CIA World Factbook 2007 (Project Gutenberg) 253 43,735 Available
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2006
CIA World Factbook 2006 (Project Gutenberg) 63 10,261 Available
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2005
CIA World Factbook 2005 (Project Gutenberg) 252 39,245 Available
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2004
CIA World Factbook 2004 (Project Gutenberg) 31 4,701 Available
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2003
CIA World Factbook 2003 (Project Gutenberg) 258 40,932 Available
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2002
CIA World Factbook 2002 (Project Gutenberg) 50 5,266 Available
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2001
CIA World Factbook 2001 (Project Gutenberg) 162 16,778 Available
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2000
CIA World Factbook 2000 (Project Gutenberg) 237 33,395 Available
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1999
CIA World Factbook 1999 (Internet Archive) 260 23,349 Available
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1998
CIA World Factbook 1998 (Internet Archive) 260 21,697 Available
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1997
CIA World Factbook 1997 (Project Gutenberg) 57 4,805 Available
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1996
CIA World Factbook 1996 (Project Gutenberg) 256 32,906 Available
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1995
CIA World Factbook 1995 (Project Gutenberg) 258 19,348 Available
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1994
CIA World Factbook 1994 (Project Gutenberg) 248 17,986 Available
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1993
CIA World Factbook 1993 (Project Gutenberg) 255 18,620 Available
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1992
CIA World Factbook 1992 (Project Gutenberg) 255 17,805 Available
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1991
CIA World Factbook 1991 (Project Gutenberg) 238 15,466 Available
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1990
CIA World Factbook 1990 (Project Gutenberg) 225 15,148 Available
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1989
CIA World Factbook 1989 (Internet Archive) 182 15,825 Available
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1988
CIA World Factbook 1988 (Internet Archive) 152 10,960 Available
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1987
CIA World Factbook 1987 (Internet Archive) 188 10,949 Available
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1986
CIA World Factbook 1986 (Internet Archive) 151 9,164 Available
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1985
CIA World Factbook 1985 (Internet Archive) 142 8,230 Available
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1984
CIA World Factbook 1984 (Internet Archive) 143 8,267 Available
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1983
CIA World Factbook 1983 (Internet Archive) 143 8,267 Available
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1982
CIA World Factbook 1982 (Wikisource) 186 7,791 Available
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1981
CIA World Factbook 1981 (Internet Archive) 133 7,952 Available

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Downloadable Resources

25 resources available — PDFs, documents, datasets, and more

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CIA World Factbook 2024 Edition Guide

Comprehensive guide to the 2024 CIA World Factbook data, including field definitions, methodology notes, and data coverage for 257 countries.

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Historical Data Comparison (1990-2024)

Analysis document comparing key metrics across all 33 editions from 1990 to 2024, showing global trends in population, GDP, and development.

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Country Data Field Reference

Complete reference of all 200+ data fields used in the World Factbook, with descriptions, units, and data availability by edition.

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GEC Country Code Reference

Complete mapping of GEC (FIPS) two-letter country codes to ISO codes and country names used throughout the database.

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Sovereignty Changes Timeline

Document tracking all sovereignty changes, new countries, and dissolved states reflected across Factbook editions from 1990 to 2024.

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World Factbook API Integration Guide

Developer guide for integrating with the World Factbook REST API, including authentication, endpoints, and code examples.

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World Geography Quick Reference

Compact reference card with key geographic facts: largest/smallest countries, highest/lowest points, longest rivers, and more.

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CIA World Factbook 2024 (Full PDF)

Complete PDF version of the 2024 CIA World Factbook with all country profiles, maps, and appendices.

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factbook.json — Full Dataset (GitHub)

Complete machine-readable JSON dataset of all country profiles. Updated regularly. Ideal for developers and researchers.

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National Anthems Collection Guide

Guide to the 216 national anthems in the collection, including titles, composers, and adoption dates.

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CIA World Factbook 2023 Edition Guide

Reference guide for the 2023 edition with 257 countries and 79,657 data records across all categories.

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World Regions Classification Guide

Detailed guide to the geographic region classification system used in the Factbook, including country assignments and border cases.

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Factbook Data Import Scripts Documentation

Technical documentation for the data import pipeline covering Gutenberg text, CIA HTML archives, and JSON format parsers.

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Population Trends 1990-2024

Statistical analysis of global population changes across 33 editions, highlighting fastest growing and declining nations.

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GDP Rankings Evolution

Visual report showing how GDP rankings have shifted over three decades of Factbook data.

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Edition Coverage Matrix

Spreadsheet showing data field availability across all 33 editions, useful for planning historical comparisons.

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Country Flag Identification Guide

Visual guide to identifying all 256 country flags with descriptions of symbols, colors, and historical significance.

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World Factbook Country Comparison Guide

Reference guide for comparing country statistics across key indicators like GDP, population, and area.

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Definitions and Notes

Official CIA definitions for all data fields used in the World Factbook, including methodology notes.

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Project Gutenberg: World Factbook 1990

Full text of the 1990 CIA World Factbook digitized by Project Gutenberg. One of the earliest publicly available digital editions.

0 Historical Archives
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Project Gutenberg: World Factbook 2000

Complete text of the 2000 edition with data on 268 world entities at the turn of the millennium.

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Project Gutenberg: World Factbook 2005

Mid-2000s edition capturing the post-9/11 geopolitical landscape with updated country profiles.

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Project Gutenberg: World Factbook 2010

The 2010 edition covering the global financial crisis era with comprehensive economic data.

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World Factbook Flag Gallery

Browse flags of all 260+ countries and territories in the World Factbook. High-resolution PNG images.

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Country Reference Maps (GitHub)

Collection of reference maps for all countries from the factbook/media repository. PNG format.

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Bulk Download Packs

Country Flags

All 277 country flags in PNG format

Format: PNG images ~15 MB estimated

Country Maps

All 277 reference maps in PNG format

Format: PNG images ~50 MB estimated

Full Database

All 44 editions, 1,533,170 records

Format: JSON (all editions) ~200 MB estimated

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National Anthems

217 national anthems available — listen and download MP3 files

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Milli Tharana MP3
Hymni i Flamurit MP3
Kassaman MP3
Unknown MP3
El Gran Carlemany MP3
Angola Avante MP3
Unknown MP3
Fair Antigua, We Salute Thee MP3
Himno Nacional Argentino MP3
Mer Hayrenik MP3
Unknown MP3
Advance Australia Fair MP3
Bundeshymne MP3
Azərbaycan marşı MP3
Bahrainona MP3
Amar Sonar Bangla MP3
In Plenty and In Time of Need MP3
My Belarusy MP3
La Brabançonne MP3
Land of the Free MP3
L'Aube Nouvelle MP3
Unknown MP3
Druk tsendhen MP3
Himno Nacional de Bolivia MP3
Intermeco MP3
Fatshe leno la rona MP3
Hino Nacional Brasileiro MP3
Unknown MP3
Allah Peliharakan Sultan MP3
Mila Rodino MP3
Une Seule Nuit MP3
Kaba Ma Kyei MP3
Burundi Bwacu MP3
Nokoreach MP3
O Cameroun, Berceau de nos Ancêtres MP3
O Canada MP3
Cântico da Liberdade MP3
Unknown MP3
Unknown MP3
La Tchadienne MP3
Himno Nacional de Chile MP3
Yìyǒngjūn Jìnxíngqǔ MP3
Himno Nacional de Colombia MP3
Udzima wa ya Masiwa MP3
Unknown MP3
Unknown MP3
Himno Nacional de Costa Rica MP3
Unknown MP3
Lijepa naša domovino MP3
La Bayamesa MP3
Ýmnos is tin Eleftherían MP3
Kde domov můj MP3
Der er et yndigt land MP3
Jabuuti MP3
Isle of Beauty, Isle of Splendour MP3
Himno Nacional Dominicano MP3
Salve, Oh Patria MP3
Bilady, Bilady, Bilady MP3
Himno Nacional de El Salvador MP3
Caminemos pisando la senda MP3
Ertra, Ertra, Ertra MP3
Mu isamaa, mu õnn ja rõõm MP3
Nkulunkulu Mnikati wetibusiso temaSwati MP3
Wodefit Gesgeshi, Widd Innat Ityopp'ya MP3
Unknown MP3
Unknown MP3
God Bless Fiji MP3
Maamme MP3
La Marseillaise MP3
Unknown MP3
La Concorde MP3
Tavisupleba MP3
Deutschlandlied MP3
God Bless Our Homeland Ghana MP3
Unknown MP3
Ýmnos is tin Eleftherían MP3
Unknown MP3
Hail Grenada MP3
Unknown MP3
Himno Nacional de Guatemala MP3
Unknown MP3
Liberté MP3
Esta É a Nossa Pátria Bem Amada MP3
Dear Land of Guyana, of Rivers and Plains MP3
La Dessalinienne MP3
Himno Nacional de Honduras MP3
Himnusz MP3
Lofsöngur MP3
Jana Gana Mana MP3
Indonesia Raya MP3
Soroud-e Melli-e Jomhouri-e Eslami-e Iran MP3
Mawtini MP3
Amhrán na bhFiann MP3
Unknown MP3
Hatikvah MP3
Il Canto degli Italiani MP3
Jamaica, Land We Love MP3
Kimigayo MP3
Unknown MP3
As-salam al-malaki al-urdoni MP3
Menıñ Qazaqstanym MP3
Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu MP3
Teirake kaini Kiribati MP3
Al-Nasheed Al-Watani MP3
Kyrgyz Respublikasynyn Mamlekettik Gimni MP3
Pheng Xat Lao MP3
Dievs, svētī Latviju! MP3
Kulluna lil-watan MP3
Lesotho Fatše La Bontata Rona MP3
All Hail, Liberia, Hail! MP3
Libya, Libya, Libya MP3
Oben am jungen Rhein MP3
Tautiška giesmė MP3
Ons Hémécht MP3
Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô MP3
Mulungu dalitsa Malaŵi MP3
Negaraku MP3
Gaumii salaam MP3
Le Mali MP3
L-Innu Malti MP3
Forever Marshall Islands MP3
National Anthem of Mauritania MP3
Motherland MP3
Himno Nacional Mexicano MP3
Patriots of Micronesia MP3
Unknown MP3
Limba noastră MP3
Hymne Monégasque MP3
Mongol ulsyn töriin duulal MP3
Oj, svijetla majska zoro MP3
Hymne Chérifien MP3
Pátria Amada MP3
Namibia, Land of the Brave MP3
Nauru Bwiema MP3
Sayaun Thunga Phool Ka MP3
Het Wilhelmus MP3
Unknown MP3
God Defend New Zealand MP3
Salve a ti, Nicaragua MP3
La Nigérienne MP3
Arise, O Compatriots MP3
Aegukka MP3
Denes nad Makedonija MP3
Unknown MP3
Ja, vi elsker dette landet MP3
as-Salām as-Sultānī MP3
Qaumī Tarānah MP3
Belau rekid MP3
Himno Istmeño MP3
O Arise, All You Sons MP3
Himno Nacional Paraguayo MP3
Himno Nacional del Perú MP3
Lupang Hinirang MP3
Mazurek Dąbrowskiego MP3
A Portuguesa MP3
Unknown MP3
As-Salam al-Amiri MP3
Deșteaptă-te, române! MP3
Gosudarstvenny gimn Rossiyskoy Federatsii MP3
Rwanda nziza MP3
Unknown MP3
O Land of Beauty! MP3
Sons and Daughters of Saint Lucia MP3
Saint Vincent, Land So Beautiful MP3
The Banner of Freedom MP3
Inno Nazionale della Repubblica MP3
Independência total MP3
an-Nashīd al-Waṭanī MP3
Pincez Tous vos Koras, Frappez les Balafons MP3
Bože pravde MP3
Koste Seselwa MP3
High We Exalt Thee, Realm of the Free MP3
Majulah Singapura MP3
Nad Tatrou sa blýska MP3
Zdravljica MP3
God Save Our Solomon Islands MP3
Qolobaa Calankeed MP3
National anthem of South Africa MP3
Aegukga MP3
South Sudan Oyee! MP3
Marcha Real MP3
Sri Lanka Matha MP3
Nahnu Jund Allah MP3
God zij met ons Suriname MP3
Du gamla, Du fria MP3
Swiss Psalm MP3
Humat ad-Diyar MP3
Zhōnghuá Míngúo Gúogē MP3
Surudi Milli MP3
Mungu ibariki Afrika MP3
Phleng Chat Thai MP3
March On, Bahamaland MP3
For The Gambia Our Homeland MP3
Pátria MP3
Salut à toi, pays de nos aïeux MP3
Ko e fasi ʻo e tuʻi ʻo e ʻOtu Tonga MP3
Forged from the Love of Liberty MP3
Humat al-Hima MP3
İstiklâl Marşı MP3
Garaşsyz, Bitarap Türkmenistanyň Döwlet Gimni MP3
Unknown MP3
Tuvalu mo te Atua MP3
Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty MP3
Shche ne vmerla Ukrainy MP3
Ishy Bilady MP3
God Save the King MP3
The Star-Spangled Banner MP3
Himno Nacional de Uruguay MP3
Unknown MP3
O'zbekiston Respublikasining Davlat Madhiyasi MP3
Yumi, Yumi, Yumi MP3
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Gloria al Bravo Pueblo MP3
Tiến Quân Ca MP3
United Republic MP3
Lumbanyeni Zambia MP3
Blessed be the Land of Zimbabwe MP3

CIA Original Factbook Archives

9 original CIA World Factbook editions — download complete ZIP archives

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2019 CIA
CIA World Factbook 266 MB Ready Download ZIP
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CIA World Factbook 88.5 MB Ready Download ZIP
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CIA World Factbook 167.8 MB Ready Download ZIP
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CIA World Factbook 161 MB Ready Download ZIP
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CIA World Factbook 89.7 MB Ready Download ZIP
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CIA World Factbook 241.1 MB Ready Download ZIP
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CIA World Factbook 249.6 MB Ready Download ZIP
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CIA World Factbook 171.1 MB Ready Download ZIP
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CIA World Factbook 241.1 MB Ready Download ZIP

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Gutenberg Text Editions

22 plain-text editions from Project Gutenberg — download individual text files

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2010 TXT
Project Gutenberg factbook-2010.txt 12.4 MB
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2009 TXT
Project Gutenberg factbook-2009.txt 2.5 MB
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2008 TXT
Project Gutenberg factbook-2008.txt 7.6 MB
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2007 TXT
Project Gutenberg factbook-2007.txt 7.3 MB
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Project Gutenberg factbook-2006.txt 1 MB
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2005 TXT
Project Gutenberg factbook-2005.txt 8 MB
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2004 TXT
Project Gutenberg factbook-2004.txt 518.3 KB
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2003 TXT
Project Gutenberg factbook-2003.txt 4.4 MB
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Project Gutenberg factbook-2002.txt 664.4 KB
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Project Gutenberg factbook-2001.txt 2.1 MB
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2000 TXT
Project Gutenberg factbook-2000.txt 3.2 MB
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Project Gutenberg factbook-1999.txt 114.1 KB
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Project Gutenberg factbook-1998.txt 99.6 KB
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Project Gutenberg factbook-1997.txt 651.5 KB
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Project Gutenberg factbook-1996.txt 2.7 MB
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Project Gutenberg factbook-1995.txt 2.8 MB
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Project Gutenberg factbook-1994.txt 2.6 MB
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Project Gutenberg factbook-1993.txt 2.4 MB
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Project Gutenberg factbook-1992.txt 2.3 MB
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1991 TXT
Project Gutenberg factbook-1991.txt 2.1 MB
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Project Gutenberg factbook-1990.txt 1.8 MB
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1982 TXT
Project Gutenberg factbook-1982.txt 1.1 MB

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HathiTrust Text Editions

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1999 TXT
HathiTrust factbook-1999.txt 3.3 MB
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1998 TXT
HathiTrust factbook-1998.txt 3.3 MB
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1989 TXT
HathiTrust factbook-1989.txt 2.1 MB
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1988 TXT
HathiTrust factbook-1988.txt 1.2 MB
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1987 TXT
HathiTrust factbook-1987.txt 1.1 MB
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1986 TXT
HathiTrust factbook-1986.txt 1.1 MB
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1985 TXT
HathiTrust factbook-1985.txt 1 MB
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1984 TXT
HathiTrust factbook-1984.txt 1 MB
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1983 TXT
HathiTrust factbook-1983.txt 1 MB
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1981 TXT
HathiTrust factbook-1981.txt 994.7 KB

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These plain-text editions were sourced from the HathiTrust Digital Library, a partnership of academic and research institutions. Each file contains the complete World Factbook as published that year in plain text format. You can also read editions online directly in your browser.

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