Poland regained its independence in 1918 only to be overrun by germany and the soviet union in world war ii. The official print version is available from the government printing office. Public debt the world factbook central intelligence agency. Latvia cia world factbook the best country factbook. The world factbook also known as the cia world factbook is an annual publication of the central intelligence agency of the united states with almanacstyle information about the countries of the world. On september 1, 1920, france formed the state of greater lebanon as one of several ethnic enclaves within syria. Ecuador cia world factbook the best country factbook. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of world economy 20 information contained here. 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 world factbook, prepared by the cia using information from a halfdozen cabinetlevel agencies, profiles basic intelligence on all areas of the world.
Cia the world factbook country comparison debt external. Nov 22, 2016 this is called the cia world factbook 2017. Why do gdp estimates by imf, world bank and cia factbook vary. It provides a summary of the demographics, geography, communications, government, economy. Global finance magazine svalbard gdp and economic data. On the other hand, budget balances deteriorated for most of the 82 progrowth countries, but gdp growth outpaced increases in debt, and the median level of public debt as a share of.
Country report 2015 includes svalbard real gross domestic product growth rate, with latest forecasts and historical data, gdp per capita, gdp composition and breakdown by sector. It is an impressive book that gives a great deal of information arranged by countries of the world. The banking system also collapsed, and ecuador defaulted on its external debt later that year. The central intelligence agency cia aims to summarize that information in just a few pages. Field listing public debt the world factbook central. Each one has a history, people, government, and economy.
Nicaragua rebased its gdp figures in 2012, which reduced the figures for debt as a percentage of gdp. Eu membership, a top foreign policy goal, came in may 2004. In this marketoriented economy, private individuals and business firms make most of the decisions, and the federal and state governments buy needed goods and services predominantly in the. This comprehensive guide is packed with detailed information on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2015. Based on what you have learned thus far in this course. Nov 04, 2014 from afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2015 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. 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. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about turkey economy 2018 should be addressed to the cia. Public debt general government gross debt as a % of gdp. However, in my humble opinion it is seriously mistitled. Public debt compares the cumulative total of all government borrowings less repayments that are denominated in a countrys home currency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of vietnam economy 2018 information contained here.
We read every letter, fax, or email we receive, and we will convey your comments to cia officials outside opa as appropriate. According to the cia world factbook, the united states spends approximately 4. Central intelligence agency office of public affairs washington, d. Mar 31, 2016 there are no defacto standards as regards the indices which should be used in quantifying or measuring the gdp of a country. The drop in commodity prices for its principal exports petroleum, cocoa, coffee, and cotton in the mid1980s, combined with an overvalued currency and economic mismanagement, led to a decadelong recession. It provides a summary of the demographics, geography, communications, government, economy, and military of usrecognized co. Indexmundi is a data portal that gathers facts and statistics from multiple sources and turns them into easy to use visuals. The economy of cameroon was one of the most prosperous in africa for a quarter of a century after independence. Cia world factbook for usa public debt gdp % is wrong. The factbook provides a two to threepage summary of the demographics, geography, communications, government, economy, and military of 266 u. 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. Below are key data taken from the cias world fact book.
Why do gdp estimates by imf, world bank and cia factbook. Lebanon was part of the ottoman empire for over 400 years, in a region known as greater syria,17 until 1918 when the area became a part of the french mandate of syria following world war i. Subsistence agriculture dominates the economy, generating about onethird of gdp and employing about twothirds of the working population. North america, between canada and mexico map references. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of china economy 2015 information contained here. The islands many bays and pristine beaches draw visitors from around the world, making tourism anguillas main industry. Country comparison pages are presorted lists of data from selected factbook data fields. The government has mortgaged a substantial portion of its oil earnings through oilbacked loans that have contributed to a growing debt burden and chronic revenue shortfalls. Factbook photos obtained from a variety of sources are in. Browse additional economic indicators and data sets, selected by global finance editors, to learn more about svalbard economic outlook, debt to gdp ratio. Cia world fact book, 2004poland wikisource, the free. We read every letter or email we receive, and we will convey your comments to cia officials outside opa as appropriate. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of somalia economy 20 information contained here.
All suggestions for corrections of any errors about world economy 20 should be addressed to the cia. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of world economy 2020 information contained here. The factbook provides a two to threepage summary of the demographics, geography, communications, government, economy, and military of 272. Cia world factbook on public debt the world factbook central.
Anguilla the world factbook central intelligence agency. Debt external compares the total public and private debt owed to nonresidents repayable in foreign currency, goods, or services. Although it has improved, the low taxtogdp ratio remains a constraint to supporting. The answer to your question seems to be posted directly in the cia world fact book below the number you are worried about. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about poland economy 2015 should be addressed to the cia. Public debt should not be confused with external debt. Europe germany the world factbook central intelligence. References definitions and notes the world factbook central. National debt is the amount of money owed by a national government. According to the imf, japan is the most indebted country in the world in terms of a debt to gdp ratio. Cia world factbook the best country factbook available. Latvia officially joined the world trade organization in february 1999. Countries for which no information is available are not included in this list. It should really have the title cia world factbook 2016.
Europe greece the world factbook central intelligence agency. For more on the agencys mission, visit our strategic intent. Mar 28, 2011 according to the latest data available from cia world factbook, the united states has a public debt of 58. High current account deficits averaging around 5% of gdp in the last several years could be a persistent problem. Cia world fact book, 2004united states wikisource, the. The world factbook countrylocation photo gallery modal world. The island staunchly supported the uk through both world wars and remained in the commonwealth when it became independent in 1964. Gdp derived using the oer method should be used for the purpose of calculating the share of items such as exports, imports, military expenditures, external debt. The current account deficit more than 22% of gdp in 2007 and inflation at nearly 10% per year remain major concerns. For the united states, switzerland, sweden, and hong kong go to their economy pages and report each countrys gdp composition by end use for the components of gdp. The world factbook simple english wikipedia, the free. This entry gives the total public and private debt owed to. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about vietnam economy 2018 should be addressed to the cia.
World economy 2020, cia world factbook geographic names. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of turkey economy 2018 information contained here. This entry gives the total public and private debt owed to nonresidents repayable in internationally accepted currencies, goods, or services. Manufacturing accounts for less than 10% of gdp, consisting mainly of the processing of raw materials and of light manufacturing for the domestic market. Some of those indices are similar across several organizations, some arent. This is different to public debt, which include money owed by all levels of government and also publicly owned institutions. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about china economy 2015 should be addressed to the cia.
Anguilla, one of the leeward islands in the caribbean, is composed of scrubcovered coral and limestone, which can be seen in this photograph of limestone bay. Everything you wanted to know about commodity trading. External debt information from the world bank unless otherwise noted, gdp information from the cia world fact book. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2015 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. These are lists of countries by public debt, based on data from the cia s world factbook and the imf. These figures are calculated on an exchange rate basis, i. The cia world factbook is a reference resource produced by the central intelligence agency of the united states with almanacstyle information about the countries of the world. Economic reform efforts have been undertaken with the support of international organizations, notably the world bank and the imf. The information regarding united states on this page is republished from the 2017 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Country comparison public debt the world factbook central. Field listing debt external the world factbook central. In 19992000, ecuador suffered a severe economic crisis, with gdp contracted by more than 6%, with a significant increase in poverty.
According to the latest data available from cia world factbook, the united states has a public debt of 58. North america, standard time zones of the world area. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of poland economy 2015 information contained here. There are no defacto standards as regards the indices which should be used in quantifying or measuring the gdp of a country. Net debt figure is the cumulative total of all government borrowings less repayments that are denominated in a countrys home currency. The unchecked errors and outright lies are there for anyone to see. Other companiessuch as skyhorse publishingalso print a paper edition. We read every letter or email we receive, and we will convey your. We hear periodically at one time or another people quoting this book, and it was time to take a closer look. Debt the world factbook central intelligence agency. These are lists of countries by public debt, based on data from the cias world factbook.
Solidarity suffered a major defeat in the 2001 parliamentary elections when it failed to elect a single deputy to the lower house of parliament, and the new leaders of the solidarity trade union subsequently pledged to reduce the trade union. General government gross debt as a % of gdp imf world economic outlook 2016. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of united states economy 2017 information contained here. Countries compared by economy gdp cia factbook per. Below are key data taken from the cia s world fact book. However, with limited staff and resources, we simply cannot respond to all who write to us.
Extensive data, maps, and flags of all the countries in the world. This is enough to make the united states rank thirtysixth in that category. Lebanon cia world factbook the best country factbook. The eu put the czech republic just behind poland and hungary in preparations for accession, which will give further impetus and direction to structural reform. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about somalia economy 20 should be addressed to the cia. Cia world factbook world the world factbook central. Anyone who quotes data from this book should be suspect. The office of public affairs opa is the single point of contact for all inquiries about the central intelligence agency cia. External debt information from the world bank unless. Real per capita gdp fell by more than 60% from 1986 to 1994. Cia the world factbook field listing government type.
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