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Publisher: Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) CIA Kids' Page 
 Learn about the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and what do they do; history and famous people (did you know that Benjamin Franklin was a spy?); different kinds of intelligence gathering; CIA Canine Corps; CIA Aerial Photography pigeons; Try a Disguise; Code Warriors game; geography trivia quiz; CIA seal; and links to other CIA sites. https://www.cia.gov/kids-page/ Topics: Government, Military, Photograph Collections Last updated May 26, 2007 The World Factbook: Iraq
Key facts, maps, statistics, demographics, and a nutshell history of Iraq. From "The World Factbook," published annually by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/iz.html Topics: War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Jul 30, 2009 At Cold War's End: US Intelligence on the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, 1989-1991
Declassified CIA documents from 1989-1991 incorporate a 1999 study of the period from 1989-1991, which signaled the end of the Cold War. The foreword and preface of this long document explain the project and its expectations. Also includes a chronology of events and an overview of the historical events. From The Center for the Study of Intelligence (CSI) of the CIA and the George W. Bush Center for Presidential Studies at Texas A&M University. https://www.cia.gov/library/center-for-the-study-of-intelligence/csi-publications/books-and-monographs/at-cold-wars-end-us-intelligence-on-the-soviet-union-and-eastern-europe-1989-1991/art-1.html#rtoc1 Topics: History, History By Place, International Governments, Military, Regions of the World, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Oct 28, 2007 The World Factbook: Georgia
Key facts, statistics, demographics, maps, and a concise history of Georgia (the country). From "The World Factbook," published annually by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/gg.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Jul 30, 2009 The World Factbook: North Korea
Key facts, maps, statistics, demographics, and a nutshell history of North Korea. From "The World Factbook," published annually by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/kn.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Jul 30, 2009 The World Factbook: Syria
Key facts, maps, statistics, demographics, and a nutshell history of Syria. From "The World Factbook," published annually by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/sy.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Jul 30, 2009 The World Factbook: Turkey
Key facts, maps, statistics, demographics, and a nutshell history of Turkey. From "The World Factbook," published annually by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/tu.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Jul 30, 2009 The World Factbook: Field Listings, Disputes, International
This chart summarizes specific international disputes, encompassing "a wide variety of situations that range from traditional bilateral boundary disputes to unilateral claims of one sort or another." Covers regions such as the Faroe Islands, Spratley Islands, Hans Island, the West Bank and Gaza Strip, and Kosovo. Specific disputes are listed under the countries involved. From "The World Factbook," published by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2070.html Topics: Politics by Place Last updated May 26, 2007 CIA Museum: Spy Fi Archives
An amusing, online exhibit of paraphernalia used by spies on the screen, including Maxwell Smart's shoe phone, Napoleon Solo's U.N.C.L.E. ID card, Steed's bowler hat, and more. Each item includes a photograph, description, date, production company, and program or movie in which appeared. From the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). https://www.cia.gov/about-cia/cia-museum/spy-fi-archives/ Topics: Film: Genres & Themes, Government, Government Last updated Jun 30, 2009 Electronic Reading Room: Frequently Requested Records
Full-text government documents on UFOs, the Bay of Pigs, POWs and MIAs, Guatemala, human rights in Latin America, Ethel and Julius Rosenberg, "Lt. Col. Oleg Penkovsky: Western Spy in Soviet GRU," and "Francis Gary Powers: U-2 Spy Pilot Shot Down by the Soviets." From the Central Intelligence Agency Electronic Document Release Center (CIA/EDRC). http://www.foia.cia.gov/records.asp Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Federal (U.S.) Government Last updated Apr 5, 2009 The World Factbook
Published annually by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), this is a handy reference work for basic statistical data on the countries of the world. Includes maps and a resource called Flags of the World. https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/ Topics: Maps, Statistics Last updated May 26, 2007 The Office of Strategic Services: America's First Intelligence Agency
This history of the World War II Office of Strategic Services (OSS) discusses its beginnings with the 1941 appointment of civilian William J. Donovan as Coordinator of Information (COI), the creation of the OSS in 1942, and its expiration in 1945. Includes historic photos, maps, and images of spy gear. From the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). https://www.cia.gov/library/center-for-the-study-of-intelligence/csi-publications/books-and-monographs/oss/index.htm Topics: Government, Government, Military, Wars & Conflicts Last updated May 26, 2007 Mapping the Global Future: Report of the National Intelligence Council's 2020 Project
This December 2004 report "is the third unclassified report prepared by the National Intelligence Council (NIC)" that provides "US policymakers with a view of how the world developments could evolve, identifying opportunities and potentially negative developments that might warrant policy action." The site provides the report and a link to an interactive website, which "allows novice and expert alike to develop their own scenarios." Also includes links to the two previous reports. http://www.dni.gov/nic/NIC_globaltrend2020.html Topics: Government, Government, Military, National Security, Politics by Place Last updated Feb 23, 2007 Comprehensive Report of the Special Advisor to the DCI on Iraq's WMD
The September 30, 2004, document from Charles Duelfer, Special Advisor to the Director of Central Intelligence (DCI), on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction (WMD). A "Key Findings" section summarizes the full text of this 1,000-page report, which is provided in several large files. From the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). https://www.cia.gov/library/reports/general-reports-1/iraq_wmd_2004/index.html Topics: National Security, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weapons Last updated May 26, 2007 The World Factbook: Indian Ocean
Basic facts, map, statistics, and other information about the Indian Ocean. Includes a map showing the ocean's position on the globe; another view of the ocean can be found by navigating to the Asia map through the political map link on this page. From "The World Factbook," published annually by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/xo.html Topics: Geology Last updated Jul 30, 2009 The World Factbook: Field Listing — Suffrage
A list of countries with their voting eligibility requirements. From "The World Factbook," published annually by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2123.html Topics: Politics, Politics by Place Last updated May 26, 2007 The World Factbook: Argentina
Key facts, maps, statistics, demographics, and a nutshell history of Argentina. From "The World Factbook," published annually by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ar.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Jul 30, 2009 The World Factbook: Italy
Key facts, statistics, demographics, maps, and a concise history of Italy. From "The World Factbook," published annually by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/it.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Jul 30, 2009 The World Factbook: Namibia
Key facts, maps, statistics, demographics, and a nutshell history of Namibia. From "The World Factbook," published annually by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/wa.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Jul 30, 2009 The World Factbook: Morocco
Key facts, statistics, demographics, maps, and a concise history of Morocco. From "The World Factbook," published annually by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/mo.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Jul 30, 2009 The World Factbook: Sudan
Facts, statistics, demographics, history, and a printable map of Sudan. From "The World Factbook," published annually by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/su.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Jul 30, 2009 The World Factbook: Aruba
Profile of the Caribbean island of Aruba, a "separate, autonomous member of the Kingdom of the Netherlands." Includes statistics, demographics, and information about government, economy, communications, and other topics. From "The World Factbook," published annually by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/aa.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Jul 30, 2009 The World Factbook: Fiji
Key facts, maps, statistics, demographics, and a nutshell history of Fiji. From "The World Factbook," published annually by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/fj.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Jul 30, 2009 The World Factbook: Dominican Republic
Key facts, maps, statistics, demographics, and a nutshell history of the Dominican Republic. From "The World Factbook," published annually by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/dr.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Jul 30, 2009 The World Factbook: Haiti
Key facts, maps, statistics, demographics, and a nutshell history of Haiti. From "The World Factbook," published annually by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ha.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Jul 30, 2009 The World Factbook: Saudi Arabia
Key facts, maps, statistics, demographics, and a nutshell history of Saudi Arabia. From "The World Factbook," published annually by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/sa.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Jul 30, 2009 The World Factbook: Madagascar
Key facts, statistics, demographics, maps, and a concise history of Madagascar. From "The World Factbook," published annually by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ma.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Jul 30, 2009 The World Factbook: Belize
Key facts, maps, statistics, demographics, and a nutshell history of Belize. From "The World Factbook," published by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/bh.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Jul 30, 2009 The World Factbook: Mexico
Key facts, maps, statistics, demographics, and a nutshell history of Mexico. From "The World Factbook," published by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/mx.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Jul 30, 2009 The World Factbook: Cuba
Key facts, maps, statistics, demographics, and a nutshell history of Cuba. From "The World Factbook," published by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/cu.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Jul 30, 2009 The CIA K-9 Corps
Child-friendly details about the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) K-9 Corps (established in 1991 during the Persian Gulf War) and the dogs it trains to search for explosives, drugs, and humans. Includes profiles and images of some of the dogs and their breeds. From the CIA's page for children. https://www.cia.gov/kids-page/k-5th-grade/the-cia-k-9-corps/index.html Topics: Government, Mammals Last updated May 26, 2007 Virtual Tour of the CIA: "Kryptos" Sculpture
Overview of this sculpture, located at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) headquarters, that is inscribed with "several enigmatic messages, each written in a different code. The sculpture continues to be a source of pleasure and mystery for Agency employees with a few employees taking the challenge to 'break the code.'" Features a photo of the sculpture, the transcribed code, and an essay about the sculpture and attempts to solve the puzzle. From the CIA. https://www.cia.gov/about-cia/virtual-tour/kryptos/ Topics: Communications, Government Last updated May 26, 2007 The World Factbook: Pacific Ocean
Facts and statistics about "the largest of the world's five oceans." Covers climate, terrain, natural hazards, economic activity, major ports and terminals, access waterways, and more. From The World Factbook, published annually by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/zn.html Topics: Water Last updated Jul 30, 2009 Central Intelligence Agency: FOIA Electronic Reading Room
This site provides "an overview of access to CIA information, including electronic access to previously released documents." Features specific documents such as a report on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction (WMD), and special collections such as "the 'Family Jewels,' [which] consists of ... responses from CIA employees to a 1973 directive ... asking them to report activities they thought might be inconsistent with the Agency's charter." From the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). http://www.foia.cia.gov Topics: Government Last updated Jun 27, 2007 |
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