The world factbook is an online publication of the u. Feb 14, 2010 how to cite the world factbook in apa style. The information regarding palau on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency and other sources. It should really have the title cia world factbook 2016. This guide will help online and distance students understand and access library services. The world factbook, also known as the cia world factbook, is a reference resource produced by the central intelligence agency cia with almanacstyle information about the countries of the world.
The format for in text citations is based on how the source. The content of the knowledge base is, in large part, derived from the cia world fact book, and covers a broad range of information about the worlds nations. How do i cite a website, such as the cia world factbook, in. Courts deport first nation child to caribbean deforestation and desertification are just some of pakistans environmental problems, according to the latest edition of the cia world fact book. The highest court s subfield includes the name s of a countrys highest level court s, the number and titles of the judges, and the types of cases heard by the court, which commonly are based on civil, criminal, administrative, and constitutional law. Central intelligence agency the world factbook 1990 the world factbook is produced annually by the central intelligence agency for the use of united states government officials, and the style, format, coverage, and content are designed to meet their specific requirements. Citeseerx building a large knowledge base from a structured.
The world factbook, also known as the cia world factbook, is a reference resource produced by the central intelligence agency cia. About copyright and contributors the world factbook central. The world almanac and book of facts is americas topselling reference book of all time, with more than 82 million copies sold. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of palau 2020 information contained here. It maintains a relevant and expansive collection of easily accessible resources and offers knowledgeable research assistance and instruction in a hospitable environment. The cia world factbook 20182019 meriden public library. A number of countries have separate constitutional courts. The central intelligence agency cia is a civilian foreign intelligence service of the federal government of the united states, tasked with gathering, processing, and analyzing national security information from around the world, primarily. The world factbook provides information on the history, people and society, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities. The official seal of the cia, however, may not be copied without permission as required by the cia act of 1949 50 u. The format for in text citations is based on how the source is cited in the references.
Cite your website in modern language association 8th edition format for free. Create your citations, reference lists and bibliographies automatically using the apa, mla, chicago, or harvard referencing styles. The factbook is considered to be an online reference work, and you are citing an entry. Centre for intercultural learning country insights this canadian site links to the best website sources for each country. The official print version is available from the government printing office. Since it is not a quote or anything i am not sure how to do an intext citation. Cia factbook the world factbook central intelligence agency. For any questions about your intended use, you should consult with legal counsel.
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. How do i cite a website, such as the cia world factbook. Mla citation style guide the cia world factbook 20182019. The 1990 cia world factbook library of congress classification. Feb 22, 2012 pages in category cia world fact book the following 200 pages are in this category, out of 263 total. The cia world factbook national library of australia. The piece was created using the icad supplied world dataset, and extended extensively by items from the cia online factbook 1. Pages in category cia world fact book the following 200 pages are in this category, out of 263 total. Short profiles of each country, less detailed than the world fact book. Click on the link, below, to set up your personal account to the new york times digital edition.
According to the cia world factbook, the world as of 2016 has a birth rate of 18. World factbook is in the public domain and may be used freely by anyone at anytime without seeking permission. Oct 22, 2019 central intelligence agency the world factbook 1990 the world factbook is produced annually by the central intelligence agency for the use of united states government officials, and the style, format, coverage, and content are designed to meet their specific requirements. The rugged, mineralrich andes support some of the worlds biggest mines gold, silver, copper, and more. If you use the cia world factbook as a source of information for your paper, you must include it in the reference list at the end of your paper. It replaces the previous cia world fact book in daml. The world factbook 1990 wikisource, the free online library.
This image looks down the bullseye of perus toquepala copper mine, a steep sided and stepped openpit mine. Building a large knowledge base from a structured source. Explore raw data about the world bank groups finances, including disbursements and management of global funds. Search for library items search for lists search for. Zip format 680k preface ascii text file 4k introduction. Jansens book recommendations ms research pathfinders. Ascii text file 37k individual country reports the country reports in ascii are listed in alphabetical order. For works without an individually named author, the title can be used, e. World war ii stimulated the creation of the first u. If your professor has asked you to format your paper according to modern language association mla style, cite the cia world factbook as you would any nonperiodical internet source. It is an impressive book that gives a great deal of information arranged by countries of the world. Chicago style citations geography gry 1050 libguides at. Cia world factbook the best country factbook available. The world factbook 1990 wikisource, the free online.
Chicago turabian humanities citation style guide the cia world factbook 20182019. However, us code section 403m prohibits use of the cia seal in a manner which implies that the cia approved, endorsed, or authorized such use. The world bank is an international financial organization that provides loans and other financial assistance, and also provides financial data through its website. Automatic works cited and bibliography formatting for mla, apa and chicagoturabian citation styles. About copyright and contributors the world factbook.
Bureau of justice statistics the world factbook of criminal. Mar 11, 2020 click on the link, below, to set up your personal account to the new york times digital edition. Mar 19, 2008 how do i cite the cia world fact book. How to cite cia the world factbook in mla pen and the pad. The central intelligence agency cia was established following world war ii, from which the united states and the soviet union emerged as superpowers with vast military might and sharply conflicting world views. Information is provided by antarctic information program national science foundation, armed forces medical intelligence center department of. If you use information from the world bank website, you must list it as a reference at the end of your paper. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about palau 2020 should be addressed to the cia or. Citation machine helps students and professionals properly credit the information that they use.
Also included are maps of the major world regions, flags of the world, physical and political maps of the world, a political map of the world, a world oceans map, and a standard. Comments and queries are welcome and may be addressed to. Dec 12, 2016 the factbook is considered to be an online reference work, and you are citing an entry. Free bibliography generator mla, apa, chicago citation styles. Sep 09, 2014 how to cite the cia world factbook using easybib. For more than 150 years, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for all your entertainment, reference, and learning needs. However, in my humble opinion it is seriously mistitled.
Cia world fact book provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities. The world factbook also known as the cia world factbook is an annual publication of the central intelligence agency of the united states with almanacstyle information about the countries of the world. The hekman library supports the curricular needs and scholarship of the calvin community. Nov 22, 2016 this is called the cia world factbook 2017. This bibliography was generated on cite this for me on thursday, may 18, 2017. Translation find a translation for cia world fact book in other languages. The factbook provides a two to threepage summary of the demographics, geography, communications, government, economy, and military of 266 u.
Citation use the citation below to add this abbreviation to your bibliography. This directory contains an owl representation of the 2003 cia world fact book. The primary world bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officiallyrecognized international sources. The world factbook provides information on the history, people, government. Citeseerx document details isaac councill, lee giles, pradeep teregowda.
Other companiessuch as skyhorse publishingalso print a paper edition. I am working on a paper and am not sure how to correctly site the online source of the world factbook in apa style. Fact checking and collecting info engl 1101 comp i. Cia world factbook research resources hekman library. Accordingly, it may be copied freely without permission of the central intelligence agency cia. The information regarding netherlands on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency and other sources. It includes sample intext citations of books, periodicals, electronic. The data is free to use and is in the public domain. And according to the central intelligence agency s world fact book, 14 years old is the average age when children leave school. It must match the first two elements of the reference entry. Facts about wisconsin quick facts from the census bureau. By setting up a personal account, all students, faculty, and staff can access new york times articles from the beginning of the newspapers publication to the current day. Mar 23, 2017 the world bank is an international financial organization that provides loans and other financial assistance, and also provides financial data through its website. The world factbook is prepared by the cia for the use of u.
Approach we processed the downloadable html pages using. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of netherlands 2020 information contained here. Example here is information about the united states in html, owl, and hyperdaml formats. Click on in pictures tab and be sure to credit anything you use. The library provides access to the full contents of the new york times online. Full report a compilation of all of the original 42 country reports and the introduction of the fact book. The piece was created using the icad supplied world dataset, and extended extensively by items from the cia online factbook1. The world fact book knowledge base has been an experiment in the construction of a largescale knowledge base from a source authored using semantic markup. Bureau of justice statistics the world factbook of.
Central intelligence agency that provides statistics and demographics about nations around the world. How do i cite a website, such as the cia world factbook, in mla. More noncriminal justice information about these countries is available from the cias world. But many countries have impressive pictures of their people and culture. The content of the knowledge base is, in large part, derived from the cia world fact book, and covers a broad range of information about the world s nations. The islands pristine coral reef attracts visitors from around the world, some of whom come in their own yachts and anchor. Two databases, one from the former soviet unions komitet gosudarstvennoi bezopasnosti kgb and the other from the united states of americas central intelligence agency cia, featuring detailed information on over 250 countries and territories in the following categories.
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