Between 1990 and 1992 albania ended 46 years of xenophobic communist rule and established a multiparty democracy. Statistical data by the world factbook, prepared by the cia. Petroleum accounts for nearly half of gdp, 95% of export revenues, and 80% of government income. The world factbook 1982albania wikisource, the free. Country list world factbook home the world factbook india introduction india background. The information regarding albania on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency and other sources.
In 1997 the philippine economy, primarily a mixture of agriculture and light industry, continued its fifth year of positive economic growth, led by expansion of exports and investment. The cias world factbook available at most university libraries is now available online with keyword searching by telnet to. 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. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of albania 2020 information contained here.
There you will find the story of jimmy and janice franks, who founded hope for the world in the early 90s as communism fell across eastern europe. Philippines government, history, population, geography and maps. Aryan tribes from the northwest infiltrated onto the indian subcontinent about 1500 b. The information regarding albania on this page is republished from the 2015 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Countries of the world 31 years of cia world fact books. Philippines government, history, population, geography. The company operates as a contractual partner to the ministry of public works and transportation of the republic of albania. Nov 09, 2019 the world factbook issn 155383 is an annual publication of the central intelligence agency of the united states with almanacstyle information about the countries of the world. The cias world factbook the central intelligence agency cia, part of the u. Aug 30, 2019 these international partnerships eventually allowed spains economy to begin growing because it had been closed off from much of europe and the world prior to that time. This comprehensive guide is packed with detailed information on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2015. Albania country report the economist intelligence unit. The finsec corporation was established in 2008 in switzerland uid.
The eius flagship service examines and explains the important political and economic trends in albania. The concession regulates the construction project, the purpose, the maintenance and the transfer of ownership of the harbour of turra castle in the district. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of albania geography 2020 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about italy people 2015 should be addressed to the cia. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2017 offers complete and uptodate information on the world s nations. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of albania 2015 information contained here. No information is available for nonlisted countries. However, in my humble opinion it is seriously mistitled. Children first foundation cff in albania, is a socialhumanitarian, nonpolitical, nonreligious, nonprofit organisation, created since 1999. The macedonian language is related to polish, russian, bulgarian and serbian. Cia the world factbook central intelligence agency. In 1993, this feudal system was modified with the titular heads of state retained, but the government transformed into a parliamentary democracy. 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. Since world war ii, amateur radio operators have landed frequently to operate from the territory, which is accorded country status by the american radio relay league.
Please note we have no control over the security and reliability of postal mail. This comprehensive guide is packed with data on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2016. Since then, the principalitys mild climate, splendid scenery, and gambling facilities have made monaco world famous as a tourist and recreation center. The total population presents one overall measure of the potential impact of the country on the world and within its region. Spain is a country located in southwestern europe on the iberian peninsula to the south of france and andorra and to the east of portugal. Albania the world factbook central intelligence agency. Population compares estimates from the us bureau of the census based on statistics from population censuses, vital statistics registration systems, or sample. Its capital, as well as its largest city, is tirana. The official paper copy version is available from the national technical information service and the government printing office. The transition has proven difficult as successive governments have tried to deal with high unemployment, widespread corruption, a dilapidated infrastructure, powerful organized crime networks with links to high government officials, and disruptive political opponents. The transition has proven challenging as successive governments have tried to deal with high unemployment, widespread corruption, a dilapidated physical infrastructure, powerful organized crime networks, and combative political opponents. Europe austria the world factbook central intelligence agency. Osama bin laden issues his first fatwa, ordering muslims to kill jews and christians throughout the world. Spains capital and largest city is madrid, and the country is known for its long history, unique culture, strong economy, and very high.
Europe serbia the world factbook central intelligence agency. Having fought on the losing side in both world wars, bulgaria fell within the soviet sphere of influence and became a peoples republic in 1946. Albania cia world factbook the best country factbook. The directorate of plans now the directorate of operations had a bit of a head start, owi. Click to enlarge introduction geography people government economy communications transportation military. Basic info, history, geography and climate of spain. The world factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnat. Albania managed to weather the first waves of the global financial crisis but, the negative effects of the crisis caused a significant economic slowdown. Even so only a jewish family of six was deported and killed. The country has very interesting statistics and facts unknown to. Other companiessuch as skyhorse publishingalso print a paper edition. Albania allied itself first with the ussr until 1960, and then with china to 1978.
Kuwait is a small, rich, relatively open economy with proved crude oil reserves of about 96 billion barrels 10% of world reserves. President nicolae timofti since march 23, 2012 media. The official print version is available from the government printing office. Albania is unique in that it is the only european country occupied by the nazis that ended world war ii with a larger jewish population than before the war. 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 transition has proven difficult as successive governments have tried to deal with high unemployment, widespread corruption, a dilapidated infrastructure, powerful. Albania, a formerly closed, centrally planned state, is a developing country with a modern openmarket economy. The countrys capital is tirana, and it is albanias largest city with 800,000 inhabitants. Cia world factbook 2008 estimates rank countryregion overall male female. Nov 22, 2016 this is called the cia world factbook 2017. This template will include the articles which transclude it into the hidden category category. The world factbook provides information on the history, people and society, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military. 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.
In recent years, the cia has combined those fact sheets into an online publication, the world factbook. Wikipedia articles incorporating text from the world factbook usage. So, why is ukraine called the bread basket of europe. According to the cia world factbook, ukraine produced 25% of all agricultural output in the former soviet union. Communist domination ended in 1990, when bulgaria held its first multiparty election since world war ii and began the contentious process of moving toward political democracy and a market economy while. Navassa island cia world factbook the best country.
Economic development was spurred in the late 19th century with a railroad linkup to france and the opening of a casino. Starting with the 1993 factbook, demographic estimates for some countries mostly african have explicitly taken into account t. Heres a bit on sierra leone to give you a taste of what it contains. He and his wife, chris woolwinemoen, produced thousands of awardwinning maps that are used all over the world and content that aids students, teachers, travelers and parents with their geography and map questions. Cia sends a team to tirana to begin a threemonth training course for reforming the shik. In general, information available as of 1 january, 2004 was used in the preparation of the world factbook 2004. The cia s world factbook available at most university libraries is now available online with keyword searching by telnet to. By the 1960s and 1970s, spain had developed a modern economy and in the late 1970s, it began to transition to a more democratic government. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2015 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. C their merger with the earlier dravidian inhabitants created the classical indian culture.
Please select a country to view, world afghanistan akrotiri albania algeria american samoa andorra. The central intelligence agency cia aims to summarize that information in just a few pages. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us policymakers. Central intelligence agency office of public affairs washington, d. 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. The official language of albania is albanian, and the countrys dialling code is 355. Fishermen, mainly from haiti, fish the waters around navassa. Central intelligence agency attn office of public and agency information washington, dc 20505 telephone. Nov 22, 2016 a countrybycountry guide to the world. Nov 04, 2014 from afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2015 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. Cia world fact book, 2004 wikisource, the free online.
Cia world factbook the world factbook central intelligence. The world factbook countrylocation photo gallery modal. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about albania 2015 should be addressed to the cia. The world factbook issn 155383 is an annual publication of the central intelligence agency of the united states with almanacstyle information about the countries of the world. The terrain is mainly mountainous, with some peaks very, very rarely being visited by anyone other than chamois, wolves and eagles. Core courses in this graduate program impart substantive knowledge and analytic skills required by all professionals seeking leadership positions in the intelligence community. The cia world factbook 20182019 central intelligence agency isbn. It has coastlines on the bay of biscay a part of the atlantic ocean and the mediterranean sea. Long isolated and impoverished, mountainous andorra achieved considerable prosperity since world war ii through its tourist industry. Embassy or consulate and request it be forwarded to cia.
The world factbook, also known as the cia world factbook, is a reference resource produced by the central intelligence agency cia with almanac style information about the countries of the world. In the early 1990s, albania ended 46 years of xenophobic communist rule and established a multiparty. John moen is a cartographer who along with his wife are the orignal founders of. Spy book reveals operational details of 1998 cia balkan. It is an impressive book that gives a great deal of information arranged by countries of the world. This template attributes content to the world factbook, which is a publication of the central intelligence agency. Each of our country reports contain indepth and ongoing analysis and forecasts of political, policy and economic conditions in albania, to help you understand what is happening now and to gain a picture of how albania will look in the future. A scientific expedition from harvard university studied the land and marine life of the island in 1930.
Albania cia map world map world atlas atlas of the. C their merger with the earlier dravidian inhabitants. How reliable and accurate is the cias the world factbook. The head office is located in tirana, albania and it operates without race, sexual, politic or religious discrimination, with fifteen years of experience in the protection of childrens rights through their education. 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. For a full history of hope for the world, please read the story of hope for the world on our parent site.
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