Description of App
The World Factbook is the reliable and extremely popular source of information on all the nations of the world.
It provides up-to-date, valuable data for more than 250 countries and territories in a concise, well-organized format whenever and wherever you want.
The World Factbook also provides interesting chapters for our changing planet, oceans and parts of the world whose status has not yet been resolved (e.g., West Bank, Spratly Islands).
Topics addressed include natural resources, industries, GDP, religion, ethnic groups, legal system and much more. Key data are grouped under the headings of introduction/background, geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, transnational issues.
The World Factbook is a must-have application for those who possess a curiosity or concern about the rapidly changing world in which we live.
FEATURES:
- Up to date - The World Factbook database is updated regularly, updates are free of charge
- Spectacular - In addition to detailed country profiles, The World Factbook features interesting chapters for our changing planet, oceans and parts of the world whose status has not yet been resolved
- Country comparison function - It allows users to quickly view how countries rank in different categories
- Widely accepted - The World Factbook database is used by many government agencies, businessmen, students etc. Hundreds of thousands of users worldwide
- Fast look-ups, snappy user interface, smoothly scrolling screens
- Editable history/bookmarks function
- Multitasking & Retina display support
- Designed specifically for iPhone/iPod touch
- No internet connection required
Accessibility Comments
This is a very accessible app. The interface is clear and easy to navigate. There is only one button I have found to be unlabelled, and that is the very last one on the screen. This button opens the 'About' page.