The World Fact Book from the Central Intelligence Agency A total of 165 nations are covered. The World Factbook, a popular CentraIntelligence Agency reference manual, provides a wealth of information on over 260 separate nations and other entities, listed alphabetically. Country entries include information about their Land, Water, People, Government, Economy, Communications, and Defense Forces.
World Leaders of governments are listed in alphabetical order according to the most commonly used version of each country's name.
Countries of the World Each Country Profile provides information on: Geography | Maps | Flag | History | Current ruler | Area | Population | Capital | Largest cities | Languages | Ethnicity/race | Religion | Literacy rate | Economy | Government
World Health Organization During the past decade, health has achieved unprecedented prominence as a key driver of socioeconomic progress, and more resources than ever are being invested in health.
