It is the ninth largest city in france and is the home of the council of europe, the european parliament, and eurocorps the european unions military forces. The economy and future development of the island are heavily dependent on french financial assistance, an important supplement to gdp. The factbook provides a two to threepage summary of the demographics, geography, communications, government, economy, and military of 272. The indispensable cia world factbook government book talk. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 20192020 offers complete and uptodate information on the world s nations.
This concise publication contains maps, data on military capabilities, political leanings and other information. The world factbook, also known as the cia world factbook, is a reference resource produced. The world factbook provides information on the history, people and society, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military. Algerias primary political party, the national liberation front fln, was established in 1954 as part of the struggle for independence and has since largely dominated politics. We accomplish what others cannot accomplish and go where others cannot go. Apr 11, 2011 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread. It plays an influential global role as a permanent member of the united nations security council, nato, the g7, the g20, the eu, and other multilateral organizations. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of france people 2015 information contained here. The world factbook simple english wikipedia, the free. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2017 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations.
Algeria the world factbook central intelligence agency. They were dropped because besides being overseas departments, they were now overseas regions, and an integral part of france. The economy is tied closely to the larger french economy through subsidies and imports. Cia world fact book, 2004france wikisource, the free online library. This comprehensive guide is packed with detailed information on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 20.
This comprehensive guide is packed with data on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2016. The home page of the cia world fact book lists every major country. The world factbook, also known as the cia world factbook, is a reference resource produced by the central intelligence agency with almanacstyle information about the countries of the world. Previous editions of the world factbook have been known for poor editing but this edition takes the cake.
Click on the country, and you jump to a page about that country which lists facts regarding geography, people, government, economy, transportation, communications systems, and defense forces. The information regarding france on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency, the library of congress country studies, and other sources. The information regarding france on this page is republished from the 2015 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. The cia world factbook 20192020 ebook written by central intelligence agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of france 2020 information contained here. Sugar production has declined, with most of the sugarcane now used for the production of rum. Why the cia sprayed a french town with lsd in the 1950s. Cia the world factbook references flags of the world. Cia world fact book, 2004france wikisource, the free. Other companiessuch as skyhorse publishingalso print a paper edition. The central intelligence agency cia aims to summarize that information in just a few pages.
President jacques chirac of france since 17 may 1995, represented by prefect ange mancini since 31 july 2002 elections. Closest in terms of their function for their country. 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. Cia world fact book, 2004french guiana wikisource, the. France apology after history textbook links cia to 911 bbc. France s tax burden remains one of the highest in europe at nearly 50% of gdp in 2005. Cia world factbook the best country factbook available. Europe cia world factbook the best country factbook. Besides the french space center at kourou which accounts for 25% of gdp, fishing and forestry are the most important economic activities. A multilayered snapshot of wine and how it has evolved. The cia world fact book 2016, is very interesting and informative. Cia world factbook the most comprehensive country facts available online the world factbook the factbook provides a two to threepage summary of the demographics, geography, communications, government, economy, and military of 266 u. The central intelligence agency cia responded to the series of accusations made by ganser in his book regarding the cia s involvement in operation gladio, by claiming that neither ganser nor anyone else could have solid evidence supporting their accusations.
Germany cia world factbook the best country factbook. If you wish to link to this page, you can do so by referring to the url address below this line. The cia world factbook 20192020 by central intelligence. The information regarding france on this page is republished from the 20 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about france economy 2015 should be addressed to the cia. The world factbook is a countrybycountry guide to the world which provides detailed information on the nations of the world in regard to the population, political environment, economy, military capability and more. Nov 24, 2015 the cia world fact book 2016, is very interesting and informative. Federal government cuts deal with facebook to get agencies the coveted blue verified checkmark. Contact us for more information and quotes cia france.
Germany has played a leading role in the european union since its inception and has maintained a strong alliance with france since the end of world war ii. Sep 17, 2008 whats the name of the french agency closest to the american cia. Argentine tennis is very competitive on the world stage, with dozens of players, male and female, in active tour. France transnational issues 2020, cia world factbook.
Jan 21, 2020 media caption john simpson on how the world s most wanted man evaded capture for so long on page 204 the author explains the context of the creation of the jihadist group, alqaeda and the. In addition to the regular information updates, the world factbook 2008 features several new additions. It should really have the title cia world factbook 2016. The bulk of meat, vegetable, and grain requirements must be imported, contributing to a chronic trade deficit that requires large annual transfers of aid from france. However, in my humble opinion it is seriously mistitled. The world factbook, prepared by the cia using information from a halfdozen cabinetlevel agencies, profiles basic intelligence on all areas of the world. The factbook is available in the form of a website that is. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us. French president elected by popular vote for a fiveyear term. Please bookmark this page add it to your favorites. It is virtually a cia almanac containing facts, statistics and information on other countries. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of 2009 country information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about france people 2015 should be addressed to the cia.
I first purchased the cia world factbook 2007 and used it for some time. Apr, 2012 although ultimately a victor in world wars i and ii, france suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nationstate. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. This 938 page publication is a great and handy cia reference book. It is an important center of manufacturing and engineering, and has a port on the rhine river. Argentina beat france in the rugby world cup 2007, placing them third in the competition. From the world s most sophisticated intelligence gathering organization, here is the cia s official countrybycountry data on nations around the world. With at least 75 million foreign tourists per year, france is the most visited country in the world and maintains the third largest income in the world from tourism. Nevertheless, france today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader among european nations. In addition, the book provides maps, key statistics, demographics, and diseases. Nov 06, 2019 join the worldrenowned author, jancis robinson, at the cia at copia for a book signing of the world atlas of wine 8th edition.
The snowcovered mountains, which form a formidable physical barrier between france to the north left and spain to the south right, are the main focus of this lowoblique, southeastlooking photograph. 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 atlas of wine belongs on your shelf the essential rootstock of any true wine lovers library. After more than a century of rule by france, algerians fought through much of the 1950s to achieve independence in 1962. The cia world factbook 2017 by central intelligence agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of 2018 country information contained here. Media in category cia world factbook maps in french the following 96 files are in this category, out of 96 total. Cia world fact book, 2004poland wikisource, the free. Cia world factbook maps in french wikimedia commons. This comprehensive guide is packed with detailed information on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2015. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us policymakers. Although ultimately a victor in world wars i and ii, france suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nationstate.
Cia world fact book, 2004martinique wikisource, the. May 24, 2018 frank olson was a cia researcher that had led the study into lsd. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of france 2015 information contained here. By my count there are 11 countries missing from the book including japan, moldova, nauru, northern marianas, paraguay, st. Aryan tribes from the northwest infiltrated onto the indian subcontinent about 1500 b. France the world factbook central intelligence agency. Nov 03, 2015 from afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2016 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.
Jancis robinson and her newest world atlas of wine book. Mayotte is not selfsufficient and must import a large portion of its food requirements, mainly from france. I do not know what cia did to the book, but the 2009 version looks clearer and works faster on the kindle while it contains more updated information. Argentina cia world factbook the best country factbook. 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.
It became a soviet satellite state following the war, but its government was comparatively tolerant and progressive. C their merger with the earlier dravidian inhabitants created the classical indian culture. Mayottes remote location is an obstacle to the development of tourism. Established in 1988, our school is in the grands boulevards district, in the heart of paris. Europe france the world factbook central intelligence agency. The information regarding france on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence. Banana exports are increasing, going mostly to france. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of france 20 information contained here. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the cia world factbook 20192020. The cia world factbook 2016 by central intelligence agency. Additionally, it is unassailable that the cia has performed a range of lsd included mind control experiments throughout the world including britain, and korea, while the cold war stress was steadily rising. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of france introduction 2020 information contained here.
All suggestions for corrections of any errors about france 20 should be addressed to the cia. Pages in category cia world fact book the following 200 pages are in this category, out of 263 total. Central intelligence agency cia book inside look at the agency. Country list world factbook home the world factbook india introduction india background. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of france energy 2020 information contained here. The cia inspector general delivered a report on cia clandestine service work on economic intelligence, which is likely clarification needed to end the careers of several officers, including paris station chief dick holm, european cs division chief joseph detrani, and at least four case officers. France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader. Each one has a history, people, government, and economy. The information regarding various countries on this page is republished from the 2009 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader among european nations. The official print version is available from the government printing office.
Cia world factbook the best country factbook available online. Liberia cia world factbook the best country factbook. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of france economy 2015 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about the 2009 cia world fact book should be addressed to the cia. Cia factbook the world factbook central intelligence agency. Nov 04, 2014 from afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2015 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. The cias appalling human experiments with mind control history. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 20 offers complete and uptodate information on the world s nations. Since 1958, it has constructed a presidential democracy resistant to the instabilities experienced in earlier parliamentary democracies. This video describes how to find country overviews using the cia s world factbook website. The cia world factbook with global information on geography, people, governments, economies, communications, transportation, the military, and international issues. France rejoined natos integrated military command structure in 2009. In the late 1940s, the cia received reports that the soviet union had engaged in intensive efforts to produce lsd, and that the soviets had attempted to purchase the worlds supply of the.
In an exclusive location near the opera, the louvre, the pompidou center and department stores. In fact, as wilford has aptly argued, the congress for cultural freedom ccf, which was headquartered in paris and later discovered to be a cia front organization during the cultural cold war, was among the most important patrons in world history, supporting an incredible range of artistic and intellectual activities. The information regarding various countries on this page is republished from the 2018 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. View of the pyrenees mountains between france and spain taken april 1985. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about france 2015 should be addressed to the cia. It is an impressive book that gives a great deal of information arranged by countries of the world. Poland regained its independence in 1918 only to be overrun by germany and the soviet union in world war ii. The world factbook, also known as the cia world factbook, is a book that contains the central intelligence agencys information about the world s countries. The cia world factbook is a great go to guide to the countries of the world.
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