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A: Abbreviations This handy appendix provides definitions for all the abbreviations found in the Factbook. Abbreviations may be acronyms or shortened titles and terms. Use the alphabet in the top right to navigate to the abbreviation you are looking for.


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B: International Organizations and Groups Appendix B contains descriptions of International Organizations and groupings of countries. The text describes the purpose or the parameters of the group or organization, and provides a list of member states. Use the alphabet in the top right.


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C: Selected International Environmental Agreements This appendix outlines the objectives and parties involved in a select number of Environmental Agreements. Also listed are the important dates relating to signature and enactment. Use the alphabet in the top right to navigate.


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D: Cross-Reference List of Country Data Codes A one stop shop for the various codes used to identify countries; includes Geoploitical Entities and Codes (formerly FIPS PUB 10), ISO 3166, STANAG 1059, and Internet. The definitions for the different codes reside at the top of the page. Use the alphabet in the top right to navigate. The country names are hyperlinks that jump directly to a country's page.


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E: Cross-Reference List of Hydrographic Data Codes This appendix is similar to Appendix D except the codes relate to the Oceans and Seas of the World.

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F: Cross-Reference List of Geographic Names Appendix F is a compilation of the various names (current and former) used to refer to geographic areas, countries, regions, cities, etc. Also included are the coordinates of the listed geographic name. Use the alphabet in the top right to navigate.


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G: Weights and Measures Charts of unit conversions and mathematical notations may be found here.

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