The World Factbook

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/the-world-factbook

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the primary publisher?Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of the United States
2. What is the scope of coverage?Detailed summaries for 258 international entities, including sovereign states and dependencies
3. Why does the CIA make The World Factbook?It helps U.S. officials learn about other countries for security and policy.
4. How many countries are in The World Factbook?It covers 258 places, including states, territories, and other areas.

Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.
Socioeconomic: Relating to or concerned with the interaction of social and economic factors.
Compendium: A collection of concise information about a particular subject or field.