The cia world factbook 20192020 by central intelligence. Countries compared by people population cia factbook. This is a snapshot of the cia world fact book as it existed on 26 march 2005. Per capita gdp compares with the level in the four big economies of western europe.
Around 500,000 people live in macau, which is famous for its casinos and portuguese influence. Countries that do not have a standing army according to cia. According to the cia world factbook, the unites states has a life expectancy of 78. Other companiessuch as skyhorse publishingalso print a paper edition. The territorys net exports of goods and services account for roughly 41% of gdp with tourism and apparel exports as the mainstays. The american former computer expert worked for the cia and the national. Cia world fact book all values, unless otherwise stated, are in us dollars.
And the new world of intelligence, in which the cia is but one of many players. I have used the cia world fact book for many years in its various versions and updates and would in principle give it a very high regard as a source of concise information on the various countries of the world all in one place. Portions of this site are based on the cia world fact book, a publicdomain. Macau has transformed itself in the past 20 years, largely due to the incredible rise of its casino industry. Countries of the world 37 years of cia world fact books. Countries of the world 37 years of cia world fact books, factbook, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999. Apr 28, 2015 the news agency, which serves chinas special administrative regions of hong kong and macau, said that a secretive unit of the chinese peoples liberation army held a private function to celebrate its success against an alleged attempt by the cia to kill snowden. Countries of the world 31 years of cia world fact books. In this wellwritten book, longtime macau resident jennifer welker presents a comprehensive guide to the changes and evolution of the city as she interviews everyone from locals to casino magnates who have been instrumental in the citys transformation.
Bbc travel the chinese secret to living a long life. For more on the agencys mission, visit our strategic intent. Cia the world factbook references flags of the world. This entry gives an estimate from the us bureau of the census based on statistics from population censuses, vital statistics registration systems, or sample surveys pertaining to the recent past and on assumptions about future trends. Macau authorities deny cia tried to assassinate snowden. Apparel exports and gamblingrelated tourism are mainstays of the economy.
Apr 03, 2018 the cia world factbook lists 36 nations without armed forces, many of which rely on other countries and international groups to provide their defense. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about macau people 2015 should be addressed to the cia. Inside the life of kim jong uns murdered halfbrother the spy agency went to great lengths to uncover information about the worlds most closedoff society. The total population presents one overall measure of the potential impact of the country on the world and within its region. The cia world fact book 2016, is very interesting and informative. The secret history of the cia, afghanistan, and bin laden from t. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of macau people 2015 information contained here. Macau s welltodo economy has remained one of the most open in the world since its reversion to china in 1999. The news agency, which serves chinas special administrative regions of hong kong and macau, said that a secretive unit of the chinese peoples liberation army held a private function to celebrate its success against an alleged attempt by the cia to kill snowden. Nov 24, 2015 the cia world fact book 2016, is very interesting and informative. Cia world fact book, 2004macau wikisource, the free online. The us central intelligence agency cia has recently published a slew of its documents on hong kong. The information regarding macau on this page is republished from the 2015 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Stay up to speed on all we have to offerplus activities, crafts, and blogs for parents and educators in our newsletter.
Potomac books publishes a commercial version of the world factbook in order to extend the limited audience reached by the cias own publication. The cia world factbook with global information on geography, people, governments, economies, communications, transportation, the military, and international issues. It subsequently became one of the worlds most prosperous countries with strong international trading links its port is the worlds busiest in terms of tonnage handled and with per capita gdp equal to that of the leading nations of western europe. The factbook provides a two to threepage summary of the demographics, geography, communications, government, economy, and military of 266 u. This comprehensive guide is packed with detailed information on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2015. As the old joke about the bikini goes, what it conceals is more interesting that what was. The information regarding macau on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency and other sources. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of macau introduction 2020 information contained here. Macaus welltodo economy has remained one of the most open in the world since its reversion to china in 1999. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2015 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. Ama alchemy of love by natasa nuit pantovic the fish merchant by tobias s. Climate information for macau including average temperature, rain and snowfall totals. Inside the life of kim jong uns murdered halfbrother the spy agency went to great lengths to uncover. Mainland chinas ongoing anticorruption campaign has brought macaus gambling boom to a halt, with spending in casinos contracting 34.
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. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of macau 2015 information contained here. The economy of macau has remained one of the most open in the world since its handover to china in 1999. The information regarding macau on this page is republished from the 2018 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Moldova, eoc cia world fact book data political map, 1993 284k mongolia cia world fact book data. Cia the world factbook field listing government type. 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. Cia allegedly worked with macau casinos to spy on china. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about macau 2018 should be addressed to the cia. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about macau 2015 should be addressed to the cia. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of macau 2018 information contained here. Cia world fact book, 2004macau wikisource, the free. Not only is macau is the fourthwealthiest territory in the world, but it also has the fastestgrowing economy, reports the cia world fact book. The cia world fact book has released the latest rankings of the worlds population density, with macau sitting tight in the top spot.
Hong kong has been further integrating its economy with china because chinas growing openness to the world economy has increased competitive pressure on hong kongs service industries, and hong kongs reexport business from china is a major driver of growth. 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. Cia world fact book, 2004singapore wikisource, the free. Macau is a special administrative region of china, found in east asia. Macau cia map world map world atlas atlas of the world. From gaming revenues alone, the territory raked in. 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 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 20192020 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations.
From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2016 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. Please bookmark this page add it to your favorites. China feared cia worked with sheldon adelsons macau casinos. Jul 22, 2015 chris mcgreal in portland, oregon, with lowell bergman and zachary stauffer of the investigative reporting program. The official print version is available from the government printing office. Hong kong has also established itself as the premier stock market for chinese firms seeking to list abroad. The msars population, in fact, increased from 19,500 people per square kilometre in 20 to 20,500 in 2014, three times the population density of hong kong. It provides current data for more than 250 countries and territories, fromafghanistan to zimbabwe. I am only giving 3 stars to the 2016 version, as i. 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 report, uncovered by the investigative reporting program at the university of california, berkeley, suggests the cia was using macau casinos to entrap chinese officials who may have been. Department of state census and statistics department cia world fact book macau macau economic freedom macau flag of macau global gazetteer macau law library of congress macau. From aruba to iceland, these 36 nations have no standing. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of macau 2020 information contained here.
World book online is an engaging, verified, and trustworthy digital resource for grades prek through high school. Cia the world factbook macau central intelligence agency. Cia world factbook the best country factbook available online. Nov 04, 2014 from afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2015 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. The cias halfdisclosures on hong kongs past hong kong. Eastern asia, bordering the south china sea and china.
As a result, macaus inflationadjusted gdp contracted 20. China feared cia worked with sheldon adelsons macau. The cia world factbook lists 36 nations without armed forces, many of which rely on other countries and international groups to provide their defense. The world factbook, produced annually by the cia, has become the ultimate authoritative source of information on all the nations of the world. If you wish to link to this page, you can do so by referring to the url address below this line. Chris mcgreal in portland, oregon, with lowell bergman and zachary stauffer of the investigative reporting program. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Oct 22, 2015 not only is macau is the fourthwealthiest territory in the world, but it also has the fastestgrowing economy, reports the cia world fact book. Feb 22, 2010 according to the cia world factbook, the unites states has a life expectancy of 78. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about the 20 cia world fact book should be addressed to the cia. From the worlds most sophisticated intelligence gathering organization, here is the cias official countrybycountry data on nations around the world. Cia world factbook the best country factbook available.