Tim, where did you find that copyright notice? It's not on that page and I haven't been able to find it. And the site does have much more info than the CIA book; I'd like to begin adding it. :-)
"Unless a copyright is indicated, information on the Department of State Web Site is in the public domain and may be copied and distributed
without
permission."
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/bgn/
These background notes have a great deal of information, more than
the CIA
factbook.
Tim0