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The World Factbook

The World Factbook provides basic intelligence on the history, people, government, economy, energy, geography, environment, communications, transportation, military, terrorism, and transnational issues for 266 world entities.

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The Geospatial Information Authority of Japan recently announced that Japan included some 100,000 islands and islets, 14,125 of which had a circumference of at least 100 m (330 ft) and were officially counted. This number was more than twice the 6,852 that were announced by the Japan Coast Guard in 1987. Advances in surveying technology and the detailed representation of topographic features through digital mapping allowed for the greater accuracy. Only about 260 of the islands are actually inhabited.

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World Travel Facts

Travel more intelligently with The World Factbook Travel Facts. Here’s what you should know about each country before you go.

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One-page Country Summaries

Pressed for time? Check out our one-page summaries for essential information on each country.

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Flags of the World

Every flag has a story. View flags of all the world’s countries and territories to learn the symbolism behind each design.

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Country Comparisons

Love data? The World Factbook has over 65 rank order pages that compare country data in specific fields.

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