Geography & world affairs
World Factbook
An independent world reference
Explore countries and territories through geography, people, government, and the economy. A preserved Factbook baseline, with sourced updates.
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U. S. National Parks Factbook
The National Park Service and its parks
DraftA reference to the National Park Service and its parks. Draft edition; content is being reviewed and expanded.
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