Summary
This annual survey contains the most current information on topics of interest to United States government officials. Data are presented in alphabetical order for 247 entities that include all countries, dependent areas, and other geographic entities. The entire surface of the world is represented without overlap or omission, and an additional entry for the world as a whole also is presented. Information provided covers the six major topic areas of geography, people, government, economy, communications, and defense forces.Cf: http://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR09366.v1