Publications put out by the cia include updated reference information about countries of the world, maps and the history of us intelligence. Aug 07, 20 d3 world map with country information 20 world population map 20 world population density choropleth map. The information regarding equatorial guinea on this page is republished from the 20 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. It is recommended to name the svg file serbia and montenegro map from cia world factbook, circa 2005. The cias world factbook the central intelligence agency cia, part of the u. Output in serbia and montenegro dropped by half in 199293. The central intelligence agency cia provides national security intelligence to the us government and often publishes information for public use. The official paper copy version is available from the national technical information service and the government printing office. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us. However, in my humble opinion it is seriously mistitled. The cia will pay scholars especially the ones who are brilliant to edit those works. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of croatia 2020 information contained here.
The island staunchly supported the uk through both world wars and remained in the commonwealth when it became independent in 1964. In its latest issue of the world factbook, the central intelligence agency. The cia world factbook is an annually updated collection of basic intelligence information on the countries of the world as compiled by the u. The cias importance to america by keith toddy on prezi. The world factbook, also known as the cia world factbook, is a book that contains the central intelligence agency s information about the worlds countries. The complexity of serbia and montenegro political relationships, slow progress in privatization, and stagnation in the european economy are holding back the economy. Please use the search box above to select a different country or. Serbia is land of cheap labour, inefficient judiciary. Like the other former yugoslav republics, it had depended on its sister republics for large amounts of energy and manufactures. Monaco, bordering france on the mediterranean coast, is a popular resort, attracting tourists to its casino and pleasant climate. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us policymakers.
Socialist mismanagement and a brutal civil war from 197792 exacerbated the situation. Tourism, which accounts for more than 20% of montenegros gdp, brings in three times as many visitors as montenegros total population every year. Richly endowed with water, mineral resources, forests, and a climate favorable to agriculture, liberia had been a producer and exporter of basic products primarily raw timber and rubber. The cia world factbook 2017 by the central intelligence agency, 9781510712881, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. D3 world map with country information 20 world population map 20 world population density choropleth map. The complexity of serbia and montenegro political relationships, slow progress in privatization, legal uncertainty over property rights, and scarcity of foreigninvestment are holding back serbia and montenegro s economy. Montenegro is a country found in southeastern europe.
The information regarding croatia on this page is republished from the 2015 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. The information regarding montenegro on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency and other sources. For much of the 20th century montenegro was a part of yugoslavia, and from 2003 to 2006 it was a component of the federated union of serbia and montenegro. Montenegros capital city, currency, ethnicity, gdp, largest cities, languages, origin of name, population, province date and religions by. The world factbook 1990 wikisource, the free online.
Feb 24, 2008 the cia uses these as references themselves. Wikipedia information on madeira islands portugal azores islands madeira islands portugal azores islands. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2017 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about croatia 2020 should be addressed to the. The 1990 cia world factbook library of congress classification. 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. On top of that, we provide data for the common american. Jun 19, 2017 in the early years after the cia was established, everything had to be started pretty much from scratch, invented on the fly, and adjusted later as needed. The directorate of plans now the directorate of operations had a bit of a head start, owi. Montenegro severed its economy from federal control and from serbia during the milosevic era and maintained its own central bank, adopted the deutchmark, then the euro rather than. 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. The factbook provides a two to threepage summary of the demographics, geography, communications, government, economy, and military of 272 countries, dependencies, and other areas in the world. The island of saint martin is shared with the netherlands.
Occupation by nazi germany in 1941 was resisted by various paramilitary bands that fought each other as well as the invaders. The world factbook north america united states introduction united states background. The cia world factbook is a great resource for information about various countries and territories. Guadeloupe has been a french possession since 1635. The cia world factbook contains information and statistics on geography, population, economy, military, government, etc. Oct 22, 2019 central intelligence agency the world factbook 1990 the world factbook is produced annually by the central intelligence agency for the use of united states government officials, and the style, format, coverage, and content are designed to meet their specific requirements.
With the highest per capita gdp in central europe, slovenia has excellent infrastructure, a welleducated work force, and a strategic location between the balkans and western europe. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about montenegro 2020 should be addressed. Central intelligence agency the world factbook 1990 the world factbook is produced annually by the central intelligence agency for the use of united states government officials, and the style, format, coverage, and content are designed to meet their specific requirements. At the conclusion of world war ii, it became a constituent republic of the socialist federal republic of yugoslavia. The complexity of serbia and montenegro political relationships, slow progress in privatization, legal uncertainty over property rights, and scarcity of foreigninvestment are holding back serbia and montenegros economy. Box 79, majuro, republic of the marshall islands 9696079 telephone. Nov 22, 2016 a countrybycountry guide to the world. Arrangements with the imf, especially requirements for fiscal discipline, are an important element in policy formation. In 1987, the government embarked on a series of macroeconomic reforms designed to stabilize the economy. Background highlights major historic events and current issues area includes total area, land area, and water area climate description of typical weather regimes throughout the year demographics key demographic features and trends and much more. In recent years, the cia has combined those fact sheets into an online publication, the world factbook. The departure of the former president, charles taylor, to nigeria in august 2003, the. Montenegros administrative capital is podgorica, though its cultural centre is the historical capital and older city of cetinje.
Agee joined the cia in 1957, and over the following decade had postings in washington, d. Countries of the world 31 years of cia world fact books. How reliable and accurate is the cias the world factbook. The kingdom of serbs, croats, and slovenes was formed in 1918. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of italy people 2015 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about croatia 2015 should be addressed to the cia.
Comments and queries are welcome and may be addressed to. Europe montenegro the world factbook central intelligence. At independence in 1975, mozambique was one of the worlds poorest countries. They have to be accurate or the people of another nation could pay for the mistakes of our scholars. Serbia and montenegro map from cia world factbook, circa. It is an impressive book that gives a great deal of information arranged by countries of the world. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of croatia 2015 information contained here. Sen naapureita ovat albania, bosnia ja hertsegovina, kroatia, kosovo ja serbia. Wide differences in climate, mineral resources, and levels of technology among the republics accentuated this interdependence, as did the communist practice. For much of the 20th century montenegro was a part of yugoslavia, and from 2003 to 2006 it was a component of the federated union of serbia and. Slovenia, which on 1 january 2007 became the first 2004 european union entrant to adopt the euro, is a model of economic success and stability for the region. The principality has successfully sought to diversify into services and small, highvalueadded, nonpolluting industries.
No claims are made regarding the accuracy of montenegro 2020 information contained here. Great britain formally acquired possession of malta in 1814. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of equatorial guinea 20 information contained here. The information regarding croatia on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency and other sources.
The information regarding montenegro on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about italy people 2015 should be addressed to the cia. Local manufacturing, mainly foreign owned, had been small in scope. Cia world fact book all values, unless otherwise stated, are in. The world factbook simple english wikipedia, the free. Countries of the world 31 years of cia world fact books, factbook, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999. In the early years after the cia was established, everything had to be started pretty much from scratch, invented on the fly, and adjusted later as needed. It should really have the title cia world factbook 2016. Nov 22, 2016 this is called the cia world factbook 2017. Nov 22, 2016 the cia world factbook 2017 by the central intelligence agency, 9781510712881, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The remaining republics of serbia and montenegro declared a new federal republic of yugoslavia fry in april 1992 and, under president slobodan. July 19, 1935 january 7, 2008 was a central intelligence agency cia case officer and writer of the 1975 book, inside the company. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It contains information on the people, economy, geography and environment, communication, transportation and military of each country, as available.
It can and it has been used often to create world maps for specific data points. It is bordered by serbia, kosovo, albania, and bosnia and herzegovina. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the original. The economy of montenegro is mostly a service based economy, currently in the process of economic transition.
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