This comprehensive guide is packed with detailed information on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2014. The world factbook provides information on the history, people and society, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military. 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. 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 uk asserted its claim to the islands by establishing a naval garrison there in 1833. Argentina the world factbook central intelligence agency. Barack obama was in argentina on thursday and made one of his patented american. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of argentina 2020 information contained here. This allinclusive reference guide has been updated for 2010 with detailed information on politics, populations, military expenditures, economics, and much more. Central intelligence agency s cias world fact book, international foundation for electoral systems ifes election guide, economist intelligence unit eiu, and other news sources. The world factbook simple english wikipedia, the free. Over the past decade, however, the country has suffered recurring economic problems of inflation, external debt, capital flight, and budget deficits. South america argentina central intelligence agency. 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.
Conspiracy theorist argues that hitler escaped to argentina conspiracy according to a new book by prolific conspiracy theorist jerome corsi. The information regarding various countries on this page is republished from the 2018 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. 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. This entry includes the number of males for each female in five age groups at birth, under 15 years, 1564 years, 65 years and over, and for the total population. Factbook the world factbook central intelligence agency. The brightness of the lights reflects the density of. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of argentina government 2020 information contained here. The countrys population and culture were heavily shaped by immigrants from throughout europe, with italy and spain providing the largest percentage of. Secret us intelligence files provide historys verdict on. This is merely a fan page dedicated to the cia world fact book. The world factbook 1990 wikisource, the free online.
Comments and queries are welcome and may be addressed to. May 20, 2016 do fbi files prove adolf hitler escaped to argentina. Newly declassified files including documents from the cia and the us secretary of state reveal details of targets for liquidation during operation condor in argentina, and provide insight into us relations with argentinas former military dictatorship. It takes a book to explain the economic foundations of the war on drugs, and the reasons behind the regulation of the medical, pharmaceutical. This is a snapshot of the cia world fact book as it existed on 26 march 2005. Fact sheet on leaders and elections updated february 24, 2020. It should really have the title cia world factbook 2016. 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. The world factbook has completed its travel facts project. In the book, klein argues that neoliberal free market policies as advocated by the economist milton friedman have risen to prominence in some developed countries because of a deliberate strategy of shock therapy. World fact book provides latest demography world news from the most comprehensive global news network on the internet. A cia world factbook the best country factbook available. In 2015, argentina received the highest number of legal migrants in. How reliable and accurate is the cias the world factbook.
The rise of disaster capitalism is a 2007 book by the canadian author and social activist naomi klein. Cia world factbook the most comprehensive country facts available online. After averaging growth of 5% annually during 199698, in 19992002 the economy suffered a major downturn, stemming largely from the spillover effects of the economic problems of its large neighbors, argentina and brazil. This fact book is based on the cia world fact book, with added information and links. Do fbi files prove adolf hitler escaped to argentina. Climate information for argentina including average temperature, rain and snowfall totals. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2014 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. Obama apologizes to argentina for cias early dark days. Cia world fact book, 2004argentina wikisource, the free. Cia world factbook the best country factbook available online. The world factbook 1990 wikisource, the free online library.
Argentina s fertility decline began earlier than in the rest of latin america, occurring most rapidly between the early 20th century and the 1950s, and then becoming more gradual. The world factbook countrylocation photo gallery modal. Cia factbook the world factbook central intelligence agency. The rio parana in argentina running northsouth through image center appears brown from its sediment. Portions of this site are based on the cia world fact book, a public. Central intelligence agency cia government organization. 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. Nine newly added travel facts from luxembourg, new caledonia, norfolk island, saint barthelemy, san marino, seychelles, slovakia, suriname, and vanuatu bring the final total to 222 193 countries and 29 dependencies. The world factbook north america united states introduction united states background. Oct 01, 20 from afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2014 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. A few things ive been comparing and contrasting are government, language, food, religion, social life and transportation. Cia files reveal us ties with argentina during dirty war. 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.
Countries of the world 37 years of cia world fact books. Conspiracy theorist argues that hitler escaped to argentina. The world factbook is prepared by the cia for the use of u. Argentina cia world factbook the best country factbook. Although one of the worlds wealthiest countries 100 years ago, argentina suffered during most of the 20th century from recurring economic crises, persistent fiscal and current account deficits. Apr 14, 2017 conspiracy theorist argues that hitler escaped to argentina conspiracy according to a new book by prolific conspiracy theorist jerome corsi, the fuhrer didnt commit suicide but instead escaped. Uruguays economy is characterized by an exportoriented agricultural sector, a welleducated work force, and high levels of social spending. Sex ratio at birth has recently emerged as an indicator of certain kinds of sex discrimination in some countries.
Nov 22, 2016 this is called the cia world factbook 2017. The cia world factbook is produced by the united states government and provides essential information about all the countries and territories of the world, including maps, flags, and statistical data on almost every key issue. In 2015, argentina received the highest number of legal migrants in latin america and the caribbean. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2010 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. Argentina negotiated debt payments with holdout bond creditors, continued working with the imf to shore up its finances, and returned to international capital markets in april 2016. Understanding global culturesuniversity of minnesota duluth.
The directorate of plans now the directorate of operations had a bit of a head start, owi. Fact sheet on leaders and elections congressional research service 2 f. Oct 31, 2017 phillip citroen, a former ss soldier, told cia agents that a man claiming to be adolf hitler was living among exnazis in the town of tunja, colombia, in 1954 before moving to argentina. Jun 16, 2016 the global x msci argentina etf is the only uslisted etf to provide targeted exposure to argentinian equities 3. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the original. Argentina beat france in the rugby world cup 2007, placing them third in the competition. However, it is frequently used as a resource for student papers, web sites and nongovernmental publications. Jan 14, 2009 i am comparing and contrasting america and argentina and i was hoping for a few more to put in my venn diagram. I am comparing and contrasting america and argentina and i was hoping for a few more to put in my venn diagram. The information regarding argentina on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency and other sources. The 2008 european economic crisis drove the return migration of some argentinean and other latin american nationals, as well as the immigration of europeans to south america, where argentina was a key recipient.
The government passed important pension, tax, and fiscal reforms. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us policymakers. Luis lacalle pou was elected president in a runoff election on november 24, 2019, and is expected to take office on march 1, 2020. However, in my humble opinion it is seriously mistitled. If the old version is still useful, for example if restoring the image will alter the image significantly, upload the new version under a different title so that both can be used e.
On tuesday june 14 th, msci announced the msci pakistan index will be reclassified to emerging markets status from frontier market status. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about the 2009 cia world fact book should be addressed to the cia. The cia world factbook 2010 by central intelligence agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of argentina transportation 2015 information contained here.
The information regarding various countries on this page is republished from the 2009 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. The official print version is available from the government printing office. It is an impressive book that gives a great deal of information arranged by countries of the world. Phillip citroen, a former ss soldier, told cia agents that a man claiming to be adolf hitler was living among exnazis in the town of tunja, colombia, in 1954 before moving to argentina.
In 2017, argentina s economy emerged from recession with gdp growth of nearly 3. The 1990 cia world factbook library of congress classification. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of 2018 country information contained here. Cia files reveal us ties with argentina during dirty war despite knowledge. Argentina s population continues to grow but at a slower rate because of its steadily declining birth rate. News and analysis on population size and growth, migration, refugees and more. Argentina benefits from rich natural resources, a highly literate population, an exportoriented agricultural sector, and a diversified industrial base.
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