The world factbook country listing a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z. For additional and more current information on leadership in selected foreign countries, see chiefs of state. It provides current data for more than 250 countries and territories, fromafghanistan to zimbabwe. Britains american colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the united states of america following the treaty of paris in 1783. The economy of canada is a highly developed market economy. Trade with the us and canada has tripled since the implementation of nafta in 1994. With its great natural resources, skilled labor force, and modern capital plant canada enjoys solid economic prospects. Each one has a history, people, government, and economy. Cia world factbook unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of june 30, 2018.
Potomac books publishes a commercial version of the world factbook in order to extend the limited audience reached by the cias own publication. Canada the world factbook central intelligence agency. Canada has a large oil and natural gas sector with the majority of crude oil production derived from oil sands in the western provinces, especially alberta. Please select a country to view, world afghanistan akrotiri albania algeria american samoa andorra. Bolivia net migration rate historical data graphs per year. This entry contains the average number of years to be lived by a group of people born in the same year, if mortality at each age remains constant in the future. Subsequent rises in oil prices have afforded iran fiscal breathing room but do not solve irans structural economic problems, including the encouragement of foreign investment and the containment of inflation. Bangladesh came into existence in 1971 when bengali east pakistan seceded from its union with west pakistan. Closing daily exchange rates are not presented in the world factbook, but are used to convert stock values e. Canada s major banks, however, emerged from the financial crisis of 200809 among the strongest in the world, owing to the early intervention by the bank of canada and the financial sectors tradition of conservative lending practices and strong capitalization. For more on the agencys mission, visit our strategic intent. The cia world factbook 2012 central intelligence agency. The international organization for standardization iso 4217 alphabetic currency code for the national medium of exchange is presented in parenthesis.
Cia the world factbook appendix g weights and measures. The 1991 cia world factbook library of congress classification. The world factbook, produced annually by the cia, has become the ultimate authoritative source of information on all the nations of the world. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of canada government 2015 information contained here. The online factbook is updated periodically throughout the year. The 1992 cia world factbook library of congress classification.
Japan maintains one of the worlds largest fishing fleets and accounts for nearly 15% of the global catch. The net migration rate does not distinguish between economic migrants, refugees, and other types of migrants nor does it distinguish between lawful migrants and undocumented migrants. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about canada 20 should be addressed to the cia. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of canada government 2020 information contained here. Although use of the metric system has been sanctioned by law in the us since 1866, it has been slow in displacing the american adaptation of the british imperial system known as the us customary system. Country list world factbook home the world factbook india introduction india background. Canada resembles the us in its marketoriented economic system, pattern of production, and high living standards. North america canada page last updated on march 23, 2010 introduction canada.
No claims are made regarding the accuracy of canada 20 information contained here. Canada now ranks third in the world in proved oil reserves behind venezuela and saudi arabia and is the world s seventhlargest oil producer. C their merger with the earlier dravidian inhabitants created the classical indian culture. Out of approximately 625,000 canadians who served in world war i, some. The kokoda track campaign is regarded by many as an analogous nationdefining event during world war ii. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us policymakers. About a third of this extremely poor country floods annually during the monsoon rainy season, hampering economic development. A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, canada became a.
The office of public affairs opa is the single point of contact for all inquiries about the central intelligence agency cia. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about canada government 2020 should be addressed to the cia or the source cited on each page. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about canada government 2015 should be addressed to the cia. 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. This is a snapshot of the cia world fact book as it existed on 26 march 2005. Cia the world factbook field listing total renewable. This entry is the total natural gas produced in cubic meters cu m. Canada is a country in the northern part of north america. Canada has hosted several highprofile international sporting events, including the 1976 summer olympics, the 1988 winter olympics, and the 2007 fifa u20 world cup. Nov 04, 2014 from afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2015 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. 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. Cia world fact book, 2004canada wikisource, the free. The cia world factbook with global information on geography, people, governments, economies, communications, transportation, the military, and international issues. Other companiessuch as skyhorse publishingalso print a paper edition.
Canada from the cias the world factbook canada profile from the oecd. The world factbook, prepared by the cia using information from a halfdozen cabinetlevel agencies, profiles basic intelligence on all areas of the world. 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. World factbook, the only reliable source for international information thats also chocked full of terrible jokes. This comprehensive guide is packed with detailed information on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2012.
The 1989 us canada free trade agreement fta and 1994 north american free trade agreement nafta which included mexico have touched off a dramatic increase in trade and economic integration with the us. The canadian counterpart of the cia is the canadian security intelligence service csis and its agency heavily cooperates with the cia. The official print version is available from the government printing office. The central intelligence agency cia aims to summarize that information in just a few pages. Economically and technologically the nation has developed in parallel with the us, its neighbor to the south across an unfortified border. Australia cia world factbook the best country factbook. The one component that is not presented is the international access code, which varies from country to country. We read every letter, fax, or email we receive, and we will convey your comments to cia officials outside opa as appropriate. The world factbook 2004 printed version provides a snapshot of the world as of 1 january, 2004. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2017 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. Given its great natural resources, skilled labor force, and modern capital plant canada enjoys solid economic prospects. Like sweeping brushstrokes of pink and green, the belcher islands meander across the deep blue of the james bay portion of the hudson bay. Mar 29, 2017 world factbook country profiles in json free open public domain data no api key required.
During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the original as the nation expanded across the north. This makes sierra leone one of the countries in the world with the highest lifetime risk of women dying at pregnancy or childbirth. Nov 22, 2016 a countrybycountry guide to the world. Central intelligence identifier theciaworldfactb00048gut identifierark ark. Central intelligence agency, complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations, with details on geography, people, government, the economy, communications, transportation, the military, and transnational issues and. However, with limited staff and resources, we simply cannot respond to all who write to us. Canadas major banks, however, emerged from the financial crisis of 200809 among the strongest in the world, owing to the early intervention by the bank of canada and the financial sectors tradition of conservative lending practices and strong capitalization. Canada faces the political challenges of meeting public demands for quality improvements in health care and education services, as well as. Canada faces the political challenges of meeting public demands for quality improvements in health care, education, social services, and economic. For each country, the cia world factbook 2012 includes. Cia interactive world fact book 1996 flags, maps, economy. The entry includes total population as well as the male and female.
The world factbook summary 267 entries the world factbook includes 267 entries 195 sovereign countries 2 others 58 dependencies 6. Issn 155383 for additional information on government leaders in selected foreign countries, go to world leaders. 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. A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, canada became a selfgoverning dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the british crown. Cia the world factbook references definitions and notes. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2015 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. Irans financial situation tightened in 1997 and deteriorated further in 1998 because of lower oil prices. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2012 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. Canada cia world factbook the best country factbook. 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. All telephone numbers in the world factbook consist of the country code in brackets, the city or area code where required in parentheses, and the local number. The indispensable cia world factbook government book talk. Cia the world factbook page 1 of 14 north america canada.
As an affluent, hightech industrial society, canada today closely resembles the us in its marketoriented economic system, pattern of production, and high living standards. 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. The much smaller agricultural sector is highly subsidized and protected, with crop yields among the highest in the world. Gibraltar the world factbook central intelligence agency. Japan maintains one of the world s largest fishing fleets and accounts for nearly 15% of the global catch. The discrepancy between the amount of natural gas produced andor imported and the amount consumed andor exported is due to the omission of stock changes and other complicating factors. Cia world fact book all values, unless otherwise stated, are in us dollars. Cia world factbook the best country factbook available online.
This comprehensive guide is packed with detailed information on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2015. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of canada 2020 information contained here. This comprehensive guide is packed with data on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2016. Usually selfsufficient in rice, japan must import about 50% of its requirements of other grain and fodder crops. 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.
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. Since world war ii, the impressive growth of the manufacturing, mining, and service sectors has transformed the nation from a largely rural economy into one primarily industrial and urban. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us. Prime minister stephen joseph harper since 6 february 2006. The information regarding canada on this page is republished from the 20 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Central intelligence identifier theciaworldfactb00025gut identifierark ark. The information regarding various countries on this page is republished from the 2015 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Canada achieved marginal growth in 201015, despite the recent drop in oil prices. Detailed maps with new geopolitical data statistics on the population of each.
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