Please select a country to view, world afghanistan akrotiri albania algeria american samoa andorra. The central intelligence agency cia is a civilian foreign intelligence service of the federal government of the united states, tasked with gathering, processing, and analyzing national security information from around the world, primarily through the use of human intelligence humint. Canada resembles the us in its marketoriented economic system, pattern of production, and high living standards. Cia world fact book, 2004canada wikisource, the free. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2014 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. Oct 01, 20 from afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2014 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. World fact book provides latest demography world news from the most comprehensive global news network on the internet. Canadian enrolment information canadian institute of actuaries. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about canada geography 2015 should be addressed to the. Industrial activity mainly involves the processing of agricultural produce including jute. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of canada 2018 information contained here. A 70year war on propaganda built by the cia fort russ. North korea is a source country for men, women, and children trafficked for the purposes of forced labor and commercial sexual exploitation. Below are key data taken from the cias world fact book.
The official print version is available from the government printing office. Nov 22, 2016 this is called the cia world factbook 2017. The cia world factbook 2015 by the central intelligence agency, 9781629145099, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The world factbook, also known as the cia world factbook, is a reference resource produced. The world factbook provides information on the history, people and society, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities. Turkeys dynamic economy is a complex mix of modern industry and commerce along with a traditional agriculture sector that in 2001 still accounted for 40% of employment. It is the most densely populated country in africa. The information regarding various countries on this page is republished from the 2018 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Its defence contributed to a sense of unity among british north americans. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of canada 20 information contained here. As an affluent, hightech industrial society, canada today closely resembles the us in its marketoriented economic system. Declassified documents reveal what the cia really thinks about us cia concerns included the number of vcrs owned by canada, and how a 49yearold pierre trudeau. For each country, the cia world factbook 2014 includes.
Canada repatriated its constitution from the uk in 1982, severing a final colonial tie. January 2015 is the latest vector version available of this file. Given its abundant natural resources, highly skilled labor force, and modern capital stock, canada enjoyed solid economic growth from 1993 through 2007. Canada is the largest foreign supplier of energy to the us, including oil, natural gas, and electric power, and a top source of us uranium imports. The central intelligence agency is an independent agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us policymakers. Anyone who quotes data from this book should be suspect. However, in my humble opinion it is seriously mistitled.
The cas cop completed in canada by december 31, 2018 will provide credit for the cia professionalism workshop and the cia practice education course until december 31, 2023 a fiveyear recognition period for both pec and pw. Agriculture is the mainstay of the economy, providing a livelihood for over 80% of the population and accounting for 40% of gdp. Canada faces the political challenges of meeting public demands for quality improvements in health care, education, social services, and economic competitiveness, as well as responding to the particular concerns of predominantly francophone quebec. However, it is frequently used as a resource for student papers, web sites and nongovernmental publications. Forwardlooking statements can generally be identified by their use of terms such as anticipate. The world factbook provides information on the history, people and society, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military. Atlantic ocean, indian ocean, and the recently delimited southern ocean. Cia factbook the world factbook central intelligence agency. This comprehensive guide is packed with data on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2016. Rwanda is a poor rural country with about 90% of the population engaged in mainly subsistence agriculture. Today, the country continues to cooperate with the cia, enabling their black sites, allowing ghost planes to land and refuel in canada, en route to delivering prisoners to unknown locations. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2016 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. Canada the world factbook central intelligence agency.
Largescale immigration to canada began in 1815 from britain and ireland. Cia world fact book, 2004arctic ocean wikisource, the. Cia the world factbook field listing government type. Canada was a major front in the war of 1812 between the united states and british empire. Economically and technologically, the nation has developed in parallel with the us, its neighbor to the south across the worlds longest international border. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about canada people 2015 should be addressed to the cia.
The canadian counterpart of the cia is the canadian security intelligence service csis and its agency heavily cooperates with the cia. How the cia buys news ulfkotte goes over how the cia along with german intelligence bnd were guilty of bribing journalists to write articles that either spun the truth or were completely fictitious in order to promote a prowestern, pronato bent, and that he was one of those bought journalists. Zip format 680k preface ascii text file 4k introduction. Below are key data taken from the cia s world fact book. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of canada geography 2015 information contained here. Canadas internet factbook 2019 displays data and trends on the state of canadas internet, as well as how canadians use it and their perceptions of it. News and analysis on population size and growth, migration, refugees and more. The 1989 uscanada free trade agreement fta and the 1994 north american free trade agreement nafta which includes mexico touched off a dramatic increase in trade and economic integration with the us. Cia world factbook the best country factbook available online.
The world factbook is prepared by the cia for the use of u. The october 2016 pdf contains a bitmap version, not vector. A person may apply for enrolment in the institute as an associate acia, a fellow fcia, an affiliate, or a correspondent. This allinclusive reference guide has been updated for 2010 with detailed information on politics, populations, military expenditures, economics, and much more. Whether its the hallmark designation of internal audit the certified internal auditor cia designation or one of our four specialty industry certifications, obtaining a certification is professionalism defined. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about canada 20 should be addressed to the cia. We hear periodically at one time or another people quoting this book, and it was time to take a closer look.
Each one has a history, people, government, and economy. Nepal is among the poorest and least developed countries in the world with 42% of its population living below the poverty line. Central intelligence agency cia government organization. The central intelligence agency was created in 1947 with the signing of the national security act by president harry s. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us policymakers. Canada cia world factbook the best country factbook. The 1994 genocide decimated rwandas fragile economic base, severely. Courts deport first nation child to caribbean deforestation and desertification are just some of pakistans environmental problems, according to. Social studies even though canada is our nextdoor neighbor it borders the united states to the north, you probably dont know much about this country or its. Canada and puerto rico and where the conception area is known. The world factbook, prepared by the cia using information from a halfdozen cabinetlevel agencies, profiles basic intelligence on all areas of the world. Presentday turkey was created in 1923 from the turkish remnants of the ottoman empire.
To obtain credit, you must submit your fcia application no later than october 15, 2023. The cia world factbook 2017 by central intelligence agency. Full report a compilation of all of the original 42 country reports and the introduction of the fact book. The world factbook by cia mcmaster university library. Every year, cira conducts research to learn more about canadas internet, as a first step to addressing these concerns and building a better online experience for canadians. The information regarding canada on this page is republished from the 20 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, canada became a selfgoverning dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the british crown. Cia world factbook the most comprehensive country facts available online. Given its great natural resources, skilled labor force, and modern capital plant canada enjoys solid economic prospects. This comprehensive guide is packed with detailed information on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2015. Declassified documents reveal what the cia really thinks about us cia concerns included the number of vcrs owned by canada, and how a. Canada faces the political challenges of meeting public demands for quality improvements in health care, education, social services, and economic.
The unchecked errors and outright lies are there for anyone to see. The world factbook also known as the cia world factbook is an annual publication of the central intelligence agency of the united states with almanacstyle information about the countries of the world. We read every letter, fax, or email we receive, and we will convey your comments to cia officials outside opa as appropriate. Forwardlooking statements can generally be identified by their use of. And according to the central intelligence agencys world fact book, 14 years old is the average age when children leave school. The information regarding canada on this page is republished from the 2018 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency.
From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2010 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. We read every letter or email we receive, and we will convey your comments to cia officials outside opa as appropriate. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of 2018 country information contained here. There are many reasons to earn an official iia certification designation.
Nov 24, 2015 from afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2016 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. The office of public affairs opa is the single point of contact for all inquiries about the central intelligence agency cia. C cia world factbook the best country factbook available. The northwest passage us and canada and northern sea route norway and russia are two important seasonal waterways. The information regarding canada on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency and other sources.
Subject to the payment of dues, the enrolment requirements for each category are described below. The information regarding canada on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence. Cia world factbook the best country factbook available. Canadian enrolment information enrolment with the institute. This is a snapshot of the cia world fact book as it existed on 26 march 2005. It is an impressive book that gives a great deal of information arranged by countries of the world. The 1989 us canada free trade agreement fta and the 1994 north american free trade agreement nafta which includes mexico touched off a dramatic increase in trade and economic integration with the us. The act also created a director of central intelligence dci to serve as head of the united states intelligence community. Fact book a statistical guide to the thoroughbred industry in montana. Canadian enrolment information canadian institute of. Sep 20, 2016 the arctic ocean is the smallest of the worlds five oceans after the pacific ocean, atlantic ocean, indian ocean, and the recently delimited southern ocean.
Other companiessuch as skyhorse publishingalso print a paper edition. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2017 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. Ascii text file 37k individual country reports the country reports in ascii are listed in alphabetical order. Montana racing overview year races purses starters starts race. A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, canada became a. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of canada people 2015 information contained here. A sparse network of air, ocean, river, and land routes circumscribes the arctic ocean. The 1994 genocide decimated rwandas fragile economic base, severely impoverished the population, particularly women, and eroded the countrys ability to attract private and external investment. Primary foreign exchange earners are coffee and tea.
All statements in this fact book, other than those relating to historical facts, are forwardlooking statements. The central intelligence agency cia aims to summarize that information in just a few pages. It should really have the title cia world factbook 2016. For more on the agencys mission, visit our strategic intent. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us. What types of information is in the cia world fact book. Bureau of justice statistics the world factbook of. The world factbook, also known as the cia world factbook, is a reference resource produced by the central intelligence agency cia with almanacstyle information about the countries of the world. Cia world fact book, 2004arctic ocean wikisource, the free.
However, with limited staff and resources, we simply cannot respond to all who write to us. Bureau of justice statistics the world factbook of criminal. Soon thereafter, the country instituted secular laws to replace traditional religious fiats. Countries of the world 37 years of cia world fact books. The cia world factbook 2010 by central intelligence agency. It has a strong and rapidly growing private sector, yet the state still plays a major role in basic industry, banking, transport, and communication. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of canada 2020 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about canada 2018 should be addressed to the cia. However, rwanda has made substantial progress in stabilizing and rehabilitating its economy to pre1994 levels, although poverty levels are higher now. The cia world fact book is a book that was written by the us government and is used as a resource for academic research. The islands shown in this enhanced satellite image are part of the belcher archipelago, which is comprised of approximately 1,500 islands and covers an area of 3,000 sq km 1,160 sq mi. Economically and technologically the nation has developed in parallel with the us, its neighbor to the south across an unfortified border.
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