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The Factbook staff uses many different sources to publish what we judge are the most reliable and consistent data for any particular category. Space considerations preclude a listing of these various sources. The names of some geographic features provided in the Factbook differ from those used in other publications.

The World Factbook was first available to the public in print in 1975. Until 2008 the CIA printed the Factbook; from then it has been printed by the Government Printing Office following a CIA decision to "focus Factbook resources" on the online edition.

The World Factbook, produced for US policymakers and coordinated throughout the US Intelligence Community, presents the basic realities about the world in which we live. We share these facts with the people of all nations in the belief that knowledge of the truth underpins the functioning of free societies.

The CIA has been called into question for, at times, using torture, funding and training of groups and organizations that would later participate in killing of civilians and other non-combatants and would try or succeed in overthrowing democratically elected governments, human experimentation, and targeted killings and ...

How much does a Cia Agents make? As of May 30, 2024, the average annual pay for a Cia Agents in the United States is $76,185 a year. Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $36.63 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,465/week or $6,348/month.

It has conducted numerous espionage operations against foreign countries, including both allies and rivals. Its operations have included the use of industrial espionage, cyber espionage. and mass surveillance.

The World Factbook is prepared by the Central Intelligence Agency for the use of US Government officials, and the style, format, coverage, and content are designed to meet their specific requirements.

In 2023, South Africa had the highest unemployment rate in the world, at 28.4 percent. Of the 10 countries with the highest unemployment rates, nine were in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Which state has highest unemployment? ›

1. Which is the state with the highest unemployment rate in India? How about the state with the lowest unemployment rate in India? As of December 2022, Haryana had the highest unemployment rate in India, at 37.4 percent.

Joblessness Around The World

South Africa has the highest level of joblessness, with an unemployment rate of 28.8%, followed by Tuvalu, Djibouti, and Equatorial Guinea with rates of 26.6%, 26.1%, and 25.0% respectively. On the other end of the spectrum, Qatar records a strikingly low unemployment rate of 0.1%.

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As a principal member of the United States Intelligence Community (IC), the CIA reports to the director of national intelligence and is primarily focused on providing intelligence for the president and Cabinet.

The legal systems of nearly all countries are generally modeled upon elements of five main types: civil law (including French law, the Napoleonic Code, Roman law, Roman-Dutch law, and Spanish law); common law (including United State law); customary law; mixed or pluralistic law; and religious law (including Islamic law ...

The CIA, born out of the need for foreign intelligence gathering, focuses on international matters and advising policymakers. The FBI, with its longer history, operates domestically, upholding federal laws and investigating crimes.