The online factbook is updated periodically throughout the year. After a brief introduction, this chapter outlines the reasons that led to the choice of the five focus countries. Human migration is the movement by people from one place to another, particularly different countries, with the intention of settling temporarily or permanently in the new location. World factbook download 2008 central intelligence agency. Understanding global culturesuniversity of minnesota duluth.
The world factbook 2004 printed version provides a snapshot of the world as of 1 january, 2004. The role of third countries in eu migration policy. Apr 11, 2011 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Climate funds update, pilot program for climate resilience, 2010. Financial stabilization and stimulus programs that started in 200911, combined. Following world war i, france acquired a mandate over the northern portion of the former ottoman empire province of syria. Historically, early human migration includes the peopling of the world, i.
Cia world factbook the best country factbook available online. The nationstate, as a bedrock economicpolitical institution. Posted below is the central intelligence agency s most popular publication the world factbook in compressed. We included all of the countries we could find with at least three years of illegal immigration data between 2000 and 2010. World factbook download 2009 central intelligence agency. New zealand drew global attention for its unity and support for the muslim community targeted during the horrific christchurch attacks. Migration and cape verde i cape verde is a group of nine inhabited islands and one. The cia world fact book 2008 by central intelligence agency. The net migration rate indicates the contribution of migration to the overall level of population change. Countries of the world 31 years of cia world fact books. The worlds second most populous country also has a vast diapora spread across nearly every continent. It typically involves movements over long distances and from one country or region to another. Focus countries for the study on climate change and. This allinclusive reference guide has been updated for 2008 with detailed information on politics, populations, military expenditures, economics, and much more.
This country profile offers a brief overview of japans migration history and examines the current immigration system, in. World bank migration and remittances factbook 2011. The office of public affairs opa is the single point of contact for all inquiries about the central intelligence agency cia. Zip file format, for the convenience of visitors who wish to download a personal copy. From 2007 to 2008, the second tuareg rebellion took place in northern niger, worsening economic prospects and shutting down political progress. The international financial crisis of 200809 led to the first downturn in global output. The transition process ended in september 2012 when clan elders replaced the tfp by appointing 275 members to a new parliament who subsequently elected a new president. Cia world factbook 2009 by central intelligence agency. Cia world factbook unless otherwise noted, information in this page is.
Cia world factbook 2008 the world factbook by the cia contains basic factual reference information on all the countries of the world. Cia world factbook, 2011 human development report, 2010. The world factbook provides information on the history, people and society, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military. Mpis kristen mccabe, serena yiying lin, and hiroyuki tanaka, and piotr plewa of the european university institute examine these programs and the larger policy questions they raise. 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. Central intelligence agency cia, the world factbook algeria, august 2011. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us policymakers. Immigrants have been disproportionately hit by the global economic crisis that began in 2008 and now confront a number of challenges. This is a great and important resource material to have.
The 2007 cia world factbook, by united states 5 international organization participation 2108 merchant marine 2109 national holiday 2110 nationality 2111 natural resources 2112 net migration rate 21 geography note 2115 political pressure groups and leaders. According to its 2009 constitution, it has 37 official languages spanish plus 36 indigenous languages. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about brazil economy 2009 should be addressed to the cia. But japan, spain, and the czech republic have recently introduced paytogo programs to reduce the number of unemployed immigrants. The cia world factbook 2009 2008 edition open library. Undp human development report 2011 migration and cape verde i cape verde is a group of nine inhabited islands and one. For additional and more current information on leadership in selected foreign countries, see chiefs of state. School enrollment, primary and secondary gross, gender parity index gpi terrestrial and marine protected areas % of total territorial area total greenhouse gas emissions kt of co2 equivalent urban population. Yet the countrys road to inclusion has been far from straightforward, and amid rising diversity it is grappling with the best way to achieve inclusion for its multiethnic population, including indigenous maori peoples and migrants. The world factbook whats new central intelligence agency. Almost five centuries as a portuguese colony came to a close with independence in 1975.
The information regarding zimbabwe on this page is republished from the 2009 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. The net migration rate does not distinguish between economic migrants, refugees, and other types of migrants nor does it distinguish between lawful migrants and undocumented migrants. We occasionally update these publications, so if you rely on the data for more than simple informational purposes, we recommend that you check back. Focus countries for the study on climate change and migration. Middle east turkey the world factbook central intelligence. International convention for the regulation of whaling. Political stability since the doha accord of may 2008 has helped to boost investment and tourism, but economic growth is likely to slow in 2009 as a result of the global economic recession. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of brazil economy 2009 information contained here. The world s second most populous country also has a vast diapora spread across nearly every continent. Mozambique cia world factbook the best country factbook. Largescale emigration by whites, economic dependence on south africa, a severe drought, and a prolonged civil war hindered the countrys development until the mid 1990s. We read every letter, fax, or email we receive, and we will convey your comments to cia officials outside opa as appropriate. The information regarding brazil on this page is republished from the 2009 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. One of the most rapidly aging societies in the world, japan is looking to immigration to address increased labor shortagesalbeit slowly and largely without public debate. East asiasoutheast asia china the world factbook central. Eu migration cooperation with cape verde migration policy brief no. Religions, literacy rates, population, major diseases, countrybycountry it is all here. Cia world factbook demographic statistics for the latest statistics, see this countrys entry in the cia world factbook. In 2009, the tfp amended the tfc to extend tfgs mandate until 2011 and in 2011 somali principals agreed to institute political transition by august 2012. In 2009, antiguas economy was severely hit by the global economic crisis, suffering from the collapse of. Center for global developmentpeterson institute for international economics, july 2007. Somalia the world factbook central intelligence agency. Nevertheless, venezuela has attracted hundreds of thousands of immigrants from south america and southern europe because of its lenient migration policy and the availability of education and health care. This allinclusive reference guide has been updated for 2009 with detailed information on politics, populations, military expenditures, economics, and much more.
Cia the world factbook field listing net migration. Internet sources cia world factbook philippines available at. Cia world factbook 2010 complete unabridged edition. Chikako kashiwazaki of keio university and tsuneo akaha of the monterey institute of international studies provide an overview of japans migration issues. Studies show that the premodern migration of human populations begins with the movement of homo erectus out of africa across eurasia about 1. Migration and development for definitions, see our. Worldquest new york resource guide foreign policy association. Remittances prices, world bank, 2010 further readings on. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2009 offers complete and uptodate information on the world s nations. The layout of the versions available on this page has been optimized for viewing with isilo. The information regarding bosnia and herzegovina on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency and other sources. Venezuela also has been a fairly accommodating host to colombian refugees, numbering about 170,000 as of yearend 2016. Due to the one child policy, chinas fertility rates plummeted during the 1980s and 90s.
We occasionally update these publications, so if you rely on the data for more than simple informational purposes, we recommend that you check back periodically for updates. Treasury department bailouts issued to failing wall street firms between 2008 2009, including the institutions and people involved, as well as the latest news between september 2009 and november 2009. Global climate risk index 2019 14th germanwatch 2019. Temporary return of qualified nationals trqn project. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2008 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. Carling, migration in the age of involuntary immobility. Ronald parker, development actions and the rising incidence of disasters, world bank independent evaluation group, june 2007. The international financial crisis of 200809 led to the first downturn in global output since 1946 and presented the world with a major new challenge. An international organization to plan migration policy. Jan 01, 2009 ronald parker, development actions and the rising incidence of disasters, world bank independent evaluation group, june 2007.
Daniel naujoks provides a broad overview of indian migration flows and major populations worldwide, and discusses indias diaspora policies, refugees and asylum seekers from the region, and illegal immigrants from bangladesh. Treasury department bailouts issued to failing wall street firms between 20082009, including the institutions and people involved, as well as the latest news between september 2009 and november 2009. The cia world factbook 2009 by central intelligence agency, 2008, skyhorse publishing edition. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of bosnia and. Emanuel, increasing destructiveness of tropical cyclones over the past 30 years, nature 436, 2005. The following demographic statistics are from the cia world factbook as of september 2009, unless otherwise indicated. Niger cia world factbook the best country factbook. Page last updated on january 27, 2020 economy overview. Cia the world factbook field listing unemployment rate. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2009 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. Greece is a major beneficiary of eu aid, equal to about 3. Bolivia net migration rate historical data graphs per year. South asia india the world factbook central intelligence.
The international financial crisis of 2008 09 led to the first downturn in global output since 1946 and presented the world with a major new challenge. However, with limited staff and resources, we simply cannot respond to all who write to us. We have gathered data on illegal immigration in austria, the czech republic, france, germany, greece, hungary, italy, the netherlands, russia, slovakia, spain, turkey, and the united kingdom and the united states. The official print version is available from the government printing office. 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. North america united states the world factbook central.
The antiguan economy experienced solid growth from 2003 to 2007, reaching over 12% in 2006 driven by a construction boom in hotels and housing associated with the cricket world cup, but growth dropped off in 2008 with the end of the boom. Detailed country maps and other information mobi reference this is by far the finest, comprehensive and simple to read gathering of world facts. The world political map displays all the latest updates, including. The greek economy averaged growth of about 4% per year between 2003 and 2007, but the economy went into recession in 2009 as a result of the world financial crisis, tightening credit conditions, and athens failure to address a growing budget deficit. This study aims to be relevant for the mena region as a whole, but it focuses on five countries algeria, egypt, morocco, syria, and yemen, and in many but not all cases on specific geographic areas within each of the five countries. Social and economic factors are pushing japan toward a more open immigration policy, while other concerns are prompting the country to adopt stricter immigration controls. Homo sapiens appears to have occupied all of africa about 150,000 years ago.
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