The 1998 CIA World Factbook

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"The 1998 CIA World Factbook" by the United States Central Intelligence Agency is a reference publication that offers comprehensive country profiles and statistics compiled in the late 1990s. As a factual resource, the book covers a wide range of topics, including geography, demographics, government structure, economy, and other essential data for various nations around the world. The opening of the factbook provides instructions regarding its formatting and a rundown of its table of contents, listing countries in alphabetical order. It leads with a detailed profile of Afghanistan, presenting key information such as geographical location, climate, population statistics, government type, and economic data. Each section aims to give readers a foundational understanding of Afghanistan and sets the tone for the subsequent entries covering other nations. The content focuses on presenting factual data, demographics, and geopolitical considerations without narrative elements or personal anecdotes.