Resources
We release millions of pages of documents to the public each year. These resources range from declassified publications and reports to basic references, intelligence studies, and world maps.
Learn about the Agency, the field of intelligence, and the world.
Notes from Our Attic: A Curator's Pocket History of the CIA
You can study history in many ways—visiting monuments reading books, finding documents, or exploring museums. In this publication, we tell the story of our Agency through a selection of artifacts collected by the CIA Museum, often called the "Best Museum You’ve Never Seen."
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The World Factbook
Information on countries around the globe, travel facts, flags, and more.
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Declassified documents and historical materials released through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
Visit Reading RoomPrepublication Classification Review Board
Interested in publishing your work? If you’re a current or former CIA employee or contractor, you’ll need to submit your publication to the Prepublication Classification Review Board (formerly called the Publication Review Board). The Prepublication Classification Review Board reviews all publications prior to public release to protect classified information and U.S. national security.
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