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Guide to Country Profiles

Take a look at the categories, fields, and sub-fields of information generally recorded for each country.

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Definitions and Notes
Appendix A
Abbreviations
Appendix B
International Organizations and Groups
Appendix C
International Environmental Agreements
Appendix D-1
Country Data Codes

Appendix I
Population Pyramids by Region
Appendix S
Space Programs
Appendix T
Terrorist Organizations

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