Check this out. https://github.com/factbook/factbook.json it has all data in json - I recommend using nosql database for importing.

They also offer sql dump https://github.com/factbook/factbook.sql

CSV with facts. https://github.com/factbook/factbook.csv

You can use factbook for data. A simple google search can get you raw json or csv.

Officially you can use their tool : https://github.com/factbook/factbook

or download data directly from CIA website :

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/download/

Previous answer :

The links are dead - looks like data has been removed without any notice.

CSV with facts. https://github.com/factbook/factbook.csv