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Federal agency responsible for collecting and publishing demographic, economic, and population data

CIA Shutters The World Factbook After Six Decades
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CIA Shutters The World Factbook After Six Decades

The CIA has officially ended public access to the World Factbook after more than 60 years. The move leaves a unique public data resource obsolete—raising questions for educators, researchers, and anyone seeking trusted global data.

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Feb 4, 2026
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