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. Capital flight also remained a serious problem in 1992. Since then, russia has struggled in its efforts to build a democratic political system and market economy to replace the social, political, and economic controls of the. There are no defacto standards as regards the indices which should be used in quantifying or measuring the gdp of a country. The siboney were the first to inhabit the islands of antigua and barbuda in 2400 b. Russia has also improved its international financial position since the 1998 financial crisis, with its foreign debt declining from 90% of gdp to around 28%. Russias industrial base is increasingly dilapidated and must be replaced or modernized if the country is to maintain strong economic growth. In succeeding centuries, bulgaria struggled with the byzantine empire to assert its place in the balkans, but by the end of the 14th century the country was overrun by the ottoman turks. The world factbook is an annual publication of the central intelligence agency of the united states with almanacstyle information about the countries of the world as of july 2011, the world factbook consists of 267 entities. Relations with nigeria united states department of. Nigeria s sustained high population growth rate will continue for the foreseeable future because of population momentum and its high birth rate. This is a list of countries by natural gas proven reserves based on the world factbook when no citation is given.
Nigeria is sub saharan africas largest economy and relies heavily on oil as its. South titan government blog is a site intended to enhance communication with students and parents about upcoming assignments and weekly. Nigerias population is projected to grow from more than 186 million people in 2016 to 392 million in 2050, becoming the worlds fourth most populous country. A worker collects crude oil sample at an oil well operated by venezuelas state oil company pdvsa in morichal july 28, 2011. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2014 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of nigeria military 2020 information contained here. Central asia russia the world factbook central intelligence. Sarychev peak is one of the most active volcanoes in the kuril island chain and is located on the northwestern. Following the collapse of czarist russia in 1917, ukraine was able to bring about a shortlived period of independence 19171920, but was reconquered and forced to endure a brutal soviet rule that engineered two artificial famines 192122 and 193233 in which over 8 million died. British influence and control over what would become nigeria and africas most populous country grew through the 19th century. This is a list of entities and changes in the world factbook. Field listing population growth rate the world factbook.
Cia world fact book, 2004russia wikisource, the free. Why do gdp estimates by imf, world bank and cia factbook. On 1 january 2010, russia, kazakhstan and belarus launched a customs. Field listing population below poverty line the world factbook. The world factbook central intelligence agency cia. Founded in the 12th century, the principality of muscovy, was able to emerge from over 200 years of mongol domination th15th centuries and to gradually conquer and absorb surrounding. Test and cia world factbook due date tuesday, may 6 china and iran essay test. Key facts given include the countrys natural resources, ethnic groups, and constitution.
Nigeria s population is projected to grow from more than 186 million people in 2016 to 392 million in 2050, becoming the worlds fourth most populous country. The language and religion entries in the world factbook s travel facts have all been recently updated. We encourage students at home participating in online learning to use travel facts, as well as the world factbook, for their studies of geography and national customs. Countries with biggest crude oil reserves business insider. Cape kazantyp is a prominent headland on the kerch peninsula, which defines the southern shore of the sea of azov and the east extension of. Nigeria maintains an embassy in the united states at 3519 international place, nw, washington, dc 20008, tel. Europe ukraine the world factbook central intelligence agency. The article offers information on estonia, including its geography, people and society, and government. Nigeria, mixed legal system of english common law, islamic law in 12. Some of those indices are similar across several organizations, some arent. 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. Other companiessuch as skyhorse publishingalso print a paper edition. Although high oil prices and a relatively cheap ruble are important drivers of this economic rebound, since 2000 investment and consumerdriven demand have played a noticeably increasing role. The world factbook, prepared by the cia using information from a halfdozen cabinetlevel agencies, profiles basic intelligence on all areas of the world.
The information regarding nigeria on this page is republished from the 20 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about nigeria military 2020 should be addressed to the cia or the source cited on each page. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of nigeria people 2015 information contained here. In 1959, three years before independence from belgium, the majority ethnic group, the hutus, overthrew the ruling tutsi king. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of nigeria government 2009 information contained here.
However, it is frequently used as a resource for student papers, web sites and nongovernmental publications. Northern bulgaria attained autonomy in 1878 and all of bulgaria became independent in 1908. A series of constitutions after world war ii granted nigeria greater autonomy. The official print version is available from the government printing office. The world factbook is prepared by the cia for the use of u. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about nigeria 20 should be addressed to the cia. This comprehensive guide is packed with detailed information on the. Russia ended 2003 with its fifth straight year of growth, averaging 6. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about nigeria people 2015 should be addressed to the cia.
Supreme court of the russian federation consists of 170 members organized into the judicial panel for civil affairs, the judicial panel for criminal affairs, and the military panel. Maps for other years are available on the cia world factbook. Sales of oil and gas plunged sharply in 2014 after huge protest disruptions at oil ports. More than 100 indicators cover a wide range of topics including new indicators.
The largely subsistence agricultural sector has not kept up with rapid population growth, and nigeria, once a large net exporter of food, now must import food. Interesting comments read between the lines on long term oil usage theres little doubt that renewable energy sources will play a strategic role in powering the global economy of the future. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us policymakers. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2015 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. Data are provided for all oecd member countries including area totals, and for brazil, china, india. Russia the world factbook central intelligence agency. Russia factbook find interesting facts about russia to know more interesting facts about russia, including geography, people, government, culture, and more.
Despite some irregularities, the april 2003 elections marked the first civilian transfer of power in nigerias history. But for now, crude oil is still the undisputed heavyweight champion of the energy world. Oecd factbook 2014 is a comprehensive annual statistical publication. Czechia, new civil code enacted in 2014, replacing civil code of 1964 based on. The information regarding russia on this page is republished from the 2015 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Population below poverty line central intelligence agency. The general elections of april 2007 marked the first civiliantocivilian transfer of power in the countrys history and the elections of 2011 were generally regarded as credible. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of russia 2015 information contained here. Based on data from bp, at the end of 2009, proved gas reserves were dominated by three countries. List of countries by natural gas proven reserves wikipedia. Azerbaijan, azerbaijan, kazakhstan, and russia ratified the caspian seabed. Nigeria the world factbook central intelligence agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of nigeria 20 information contained here.
The world factbook countrylocation photo gallery modal. However, with limited staff and resources, we simply cannot respond to all who write to us. The information regarding nigeria on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence. Early settlements by the spanish and french were succeeded by the english who formed a colony in 1667. Field listing labor force by occupation the world factbook. More information about nigeria is available from the department of state and other sources, some of which are listed here. Russia remains heavily dependent on exports of commodities, particularly oil, natural gas, metals, and timber, which account for over 80% of exports, leaving the country vulnerable to swings in world prices. The office of public affairs opa is the single point of contact for all inquiries about the central intelligence agency cia. The information regarding nigeria on this page is republished from the 2009 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency.
Iran, russia, and qatar, which together held nearly half the worlds proven reserves. Russia factbook find interesting facts about russia. Ebscohost serves thousands of libraries with premium essays, articles and other content including cia the world factbook eritrea. Council for the defense of human rights and freedom human rights. This comprehensive guide is packed with detailed information on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2015. The following maps are from the online edition of the world factbook 2014, downloaded august 29, 2014. Country list world factbook home the world factbook russia introduction russia background. We read every letter or email we receive, and we will convey your comments to cia officials outside opa as appropriate. In addition, the obasanjo administration must defuse longstanding ethnic and religious tensions, if it is to build a sound foundation for economic growth and political stability. Cia factbook the world factbook central intelligence agency. In middecember 2014, the devaluation of the russian ruble triggered a near. Africa nigeria the world factbook central intelligence agency. For each country, the cia world factbook 2015 includes.
List of entities and changes in the world factbook wikipedia. Nigerias sustained high population growth rate will continue for the foreseeable future because of population momentum and its high birth rate. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about russia 2015 should be addressed to the cia. Cia world factbook the best country factbook available. Field listing economy overview the world factbook central. Route planning sites state map sites topical map sites weather map sites. Over the next several years, thousands of tutsis were killed, and some 150,000 driven into exile in neighboring countries. And now nigeria stands to face extra competition from the reintroduction of iranian oil on the markets.
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