dantheclammanFeb 4

The World Factbook (surprisingly useful reference provided by CIA, just suddenly closed without notice)

https://lemmy.world/post/42680851

The World Factbook (surprisingly useful reference provided by CIA, just suddenly closed without notice) - Lemmy.World

Lemmy

Show threadHailSeitanFeb 4
Can a mirror be hosted somewhere, since it’s in the public domain?
Show threadTruscapeFeb 5
Probably got captured on the internet archive, someone just needs to make a good compressed repack like Wikipedia does.
Show threadradix

Not my site, but credit where it’s due: simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/the-world-factbook/

Up through 2020 is at the archive, and this guy uploaded that latest version to github as well.

Spotlighting The World Factbook as We Bid a Fond Farewell

Somewhat devastating news today from CIA: One of CIA’s oldest and most recognizable intelligence publications, The World Factbook, has sunset. There's not even a hint as to why they decided …

Simon Willison’s Weblog
Feb 5 at 1:02amWeb
Show threadJubilantJaguarFeb 5
FYI this guy is an internet treasure.
Show threadFmstratFeb 6
Should be added to Kiwix