The CIA World Factbook Every edition, 1990 to 1995 Africa

Note Egypt, in 6 editions.

The entry for Egypt published Note in 6 editions of 36, from 1990 to 1995. The text changed in 3 editions. Each is shown as published. Note in every entry.

editions changed the text
3
the first edition with it
1990
the latest edition with it
1995

Published as “Note” (1990 to 1995).

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1995 edition

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  • controls Sinai Peninsula, only land bridge between Africa and remainder of Eastern Hemisphere;
  • controls Suez Canal, shortest sea link between Indian Ocean and Mediterranean Sea;
  • size, and juxtaposition to Israel, establish its major role in Middle Eastern geopolitics

controls Sinai Peninsula, only land bridge between Africa and
remainder of Eastern Hemisphere; controls Suez Canal, shortest sea
link between Indian Ocean and Mediterranean; Mediterranean Sea; size, and juxtaposition
juxtaposition to Israel, establish its major role in Middle Eastern
geopolitics

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Central Intelligence Agency. “Egypt: Note.” The World Factbook, 1990–1995 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/egypt/note.

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