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Title: The 1999 CIA Factbook

Author: United States. Central Intelligence Agency.

Release Date: December 31, 2008 [EBook #27676]

Language: English

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The World Factbook 1999

In general, information available as of 1 January 1999 was used in the
preparation of this edition.

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.
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Interior), Office of Naval Intelligence (Department of Defense), US
Board on Geographic Names (Department of the Interior), and other
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