The World Factbook 2008 is a full of up-to-date coverage of countries from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, this fascinating reference-intended for use by government officials-should be on you mobile if you are student, a businessman, a world traveler, a journalist, or a simple curious

For each country, you’ll find: a thorough introduction with historical background; detailed geographical facts, including current environmental issues; and a full description of the people, with information on literacy rates, HIV prevalence, and major infectious diseases. There are also details on conventional political parties, contact information for diplomatic representation, and the nation’s economic status, complete with statistics.

A synopsis of transnational issues includes narcotic-related corruption. Along with multiple appendices, this attractive book features pages of beautiful, recently-updated maps, and three high quality fold-out posters.

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What’s New?

* Country information has been updated as of 17 January 2008.
* In the Geography category, two new fields focus on the increasingly vital resource of water: “Total renewable water resources” and “Freshwater withdrawal.”
* In the Economy category, three fields have been added that focus on capital stocks and investment. They are “Stock of direct foreign investment - at home,” “Stock of direct foreign investment - abroad,” and “Market value of publicly traded shares.”
* In the Notes and Definitions, c oncise descriptions have been added of the major religions mentioned in the Factbook .
* Several notable geographic changes have occurred. The US Board on Geographic Names (BGN) now recognizes Timor-Leste as the short form name for East Timor ; its description may be found under this new designation. France ’s overseas possessions have been reorganized. The five former entities of Bassas da India, Europa Island , Glorioso Islands , Juan de Nova Island, and Tromelin Island , previously grouped as Iles Eparses ( Scattered Islands ), now constitute a district of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands . Additionally, the islands of St. Barthelemy and St. Martin, formerly a part of the French overseas region of Guadeloupe , now make up separate overseas collectivities and have their own Factbook entries.
* Revision of some individual country maps, first introduced in the 2001 edition, is continued in this edition. Several regional maps have also been updated to reflect boundary changes and place name spelling changes.

Compatible devices

* Apple iPhone
* BlackBerry
* Symbian S60 All Editions
* Symbian UIQ All Editions
* Symbian Series 80
* Symbian Series 90
* Palm OS®
* Pocket PC
* SmartPhone
* Windows Mobile™
* Windows® 98, 2000, XP, ME, Longhorn, Vista
* Windows® CE Handheld PC

How to install ?

The world factbook 2008 comes in html format, and then I converted it into .pdb format.

Why “.pdb” format? because this format is fast than PDF format and Java applications, it can be used in different devises including Symbian supported devices, it can be read by iSilo software.

For S60 Edition:

1. Install iSilo on device, you can find the latest version v.5.01 HERE
2. Download all parts attached and unrar any one part, and transfer to your memory card, put it in “E:/Documents/iSilo” directory
3. Open iSilo software and than chose “CIA_World_Fact_Book_2008″ open it and then click on Menu(*)-> Edit->Options->Layout->Disable table layout->Ok (*)not the phone menu
4. Enjoy it!

Download :

The.CIA.World.FactBook.2008.Encyclopedia.Packed_Nabilove.part1.rar (1000 KB)
The.CIA.World.FactBook.2008.Encyclopedia.Packed_Nabilove.part2.rar (1000 KB)
The.CIA.World.FactBook.2008.Encyclopedia.Packed_Nabilove.part3.rar (1000 KB)
The.CIA.World.FactBook.2008.Encyclopedia.Packed_Nabilove.part4.rar (830 KB)