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If you use the cia world factbook as a source of information for your paper, you must include it in. The world factbook, central intelligence agency cia 20162017 reserves of foreign exchange and gold compares the dollar value for the stock of all financial assets that are available to read more. The dotted line corresponds to equal female and male life expectancy. Hover over a bubble to highlight it and show its data. The information regarding japan on this page is republished from the 2017 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. 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. Browse additional economic indicators and data sets, selected by global finance editors, to learn more about cambodia. That is enough to make the united states rank third out of one hundred two oilproducing nations. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 20192020 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations.
The heart of the city is brightest, with ribbons of lights radiating outward from the center. The information regarding japan on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency and other sources. 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. Statistics and map about the population below poverty line of the world.
All suggestions for corrections of any errors about population should be addressed to the cia. World factbook country profiles in json free open public domain data no api key required. Fascinating facts about north korea business insider. The cia world factbook 20182019 central intelligence agency on. A country report for turks and caicos islands is presented from the u. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about japan economy 2017 should be addressed to the cia. This comprehensive guide is packed with data on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2016. The official print version is available from the government printing office. The information regarding population on this page is republished from the cia world factbook 2017. North korea has selfreported its literacy rate as 100% for both men and women. Population below poverty line countries of the world. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of japan people 2018 information contained here.
After its defeat in world war ii, japan recovered to become an economic power and a staunch ally of the us. Its an interesting world where wikipedia is more accurate. The infant mortality rate imr figures are from the united nations world population prospects report, by five years averages, and the cia world factbook. It is an archipelago that is made up of over 6,500 islands, the largest of which are honshu, hokkaido, kyushu, and shikoku. The indispensable cia world factbook government book talk. The previous year 2017 edition does contain the country. The cia ranking list is sourced from the cia world factbook for the most recent year unless otherwise specified.
Japan in 2017 stood as the fourthlargest economy in the world after firstplace china, which surpassed japan in 2001, and thirdplace india, which edged out japan in 2012. The cia world factbook 2017 seminary coop bookstores. Nov 22, 2016 a countrybycountry guide to the world. The information regarding population on this page is republished from the cia. The map displayed here shows how population varies by country. In 1993, this feudal system was modified with the titular heads of state retained, but the government transformed into a parliamentary democracy. The cia world factbook is arguably the best value for a research almanac, bar none. By my count there are 11 countries missing from the book including japan, moldova. The cia world factbook 2017 ebook by central intelligence. The factbook provides a two to threepage summary of the demographics, geography, communications, government, economy, and military of 272. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of japan 2020 information contained here. Most people in japan live on one of four of the islands. 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.
The information regarding distribution of family income gini index on this page is republished from the cia world factbook 2017. List of sovereign states and dependencies by total fertility. Detailed maps with new geopolitical data statistics. Population falling below poverty line in the countries of the world.
East asia webquest 15 mohit shahu east asia webquest. However, with limited staff and resources, we simply cannot respond to all who write to us. 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. Cia world factbook the best country factbook available. Measured on a purchasing power parity basis that adjusts for price differences, japan in 2017 stood as the fourthlargest economy in the world after firstplace china, which surpassed japan in 2001, and thirdplace india, which edged out japan in 2012. Other companiessuch as skyhorse publishingalso print a paper edition. Central intelligence agency that provides statistics and demographics about nations around the world. The information regarding japan on this page is republished from the 20 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. The information regarding japan on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence. Australia plays an active role in the wto, apec, the g20, and other trade forums. Financials values partly derived from the cia world factbook.
Country report 2017 includes cambodia real gross domestic product growth rate, with latest forecasts and historical data, gdp per capita, gdp composition and breakdown by sector. While retaining its timehonored culture, japan rapidly absorbed western technology during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The shade of the country corresponds to the magnitude of the indicator. Japan learn the geography of the east asian nation of japan. Due to the suspension of activities at workplace premises that takes effect from 7th april 2020 till 4th may 2020 or until further notice, webstore singapores order fulfillment will be delayed. Comparison of male and female life expectancy at birth 2018 estimate for countries and territories as defined in the cia factbook, with selected bubbles labelled, by cmg lee. We read every letter, fax, or email we receive, and we will convey your comments to cia officials outside opa as appropriate. Because of that, sometimes it is necessary to update world bank figures for fertility rates more than once for the same year. Population below poverty line world statistics and charts as map, diagram and table. Definitions of poverty vary considerably among nations.
Global finance magazine cambodia gdp and economic data. The information regarding japan on this page is republished from the 2017 world fact book of the united states central intelligence. The ultimate, comprehensive guide to countrybycountry statistics around the world. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of japan economy 2015 information contained here. The cia world factbook defines literate people as those ages 15 and over who can read and write. Australias free trade agreement fta with china entered into force in 2015, adding to existing ftas with the republic of korea, japan, chile, malaysia, new zealand, singapore, thailand, and the us, and a regional fta with asean and new zealand. After its defeat in world war ii, japan recovered to become an economic power and an ally of the us. Population below poverty line world statistics and.
All suggestions for corrections of any errors about japan economy 2015 should be addressed to the cia. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about japan people 2018 should be addressed to the cia. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2017 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. Romanised as nihon or nippon is a country in east asia. For example, rich nations generally employ more generous standards of poverty than poor nations. The world factbook summary 267 entries the world factbook includes 267 entries 195 sovereign countries 2 others 58 dependencies 6. In 1932 japan occupied manchuria, and in 1937 it launched a fullscale invasion of china. For three postwar decades, overall real economic growth was impressive averaging 10% in the 1960s, 5% in the 1970s, and 4% in the. Japan is an island nation located in eastern asia in the pacific ocean to the east of china, russia, north korea, and south korea.
Logistics values derived from the cia world factbook. The pacific ocean is to the east of japan and the sea of japan is to the west. Robotics constitutes a key longterm economic strength with japan possessing 410,000 of the world s 720,000 working robots. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of japan transportation 2017 information contained here. Japan simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of japan economy 2017 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about japan 20 should be addressed to the cia. The biggest of these islands, honshu, has the most people honshu is the 7th largest island in the wo. No claims are made regarding theaccuracy of distribution of family income gini index information contained here.
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. List of countries by infant and underfive mortality rates. According to the cia world factbook, in 2011 the united states produced an estimated 9,023,000 barrels of crude oil per day bblday, or 10. Long isolated and impoverished, mountainous andorra achieved considerable prosperity since world war ii through its tourist industry. May 08, 2018 the cia world factbook 20182019 central intelligence agency on. The infant mortality rate is the number of deaths of infants under one year old per 1,000 live births.
Statistics describing the countrys linguistic, religious and ethnic demographics are based on its most recent national census. Landlocked nations are penalized for the lack of a standing merchant marine force. Japan s huge government debt, which totals more than 150% of gdp, and the ageing of the population are two major longrun problems. Us firms are at or near the forefront in technological advances, especially in computers, pharmaceuticals, and medical, aerospace, and military equipment. Each one has a history, people, government, and economy. The world factbook, prepared by the cia using information from a halfdozen cabinetlevel agencies, profiles basic intelligence on all areas of the world. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about japan introduction 2017 should be addressed to the. Browse economic indicators and data sets, selected by global finance editors, to learn more about the united states economic outlook, debt to gdp ratio, international trade performance and population trends. Saudi arabia ranks first, producing 11,150,000 bblday, or. A nighttime view of tokyo, japan from the international space station. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of japan introduction 2017 information contained here. List of sovereign states and dependencies by total.
Cia world factbook unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of january 1, 2019. In november 2017 the remaining 11 countries agreed on the core elements of a modified agreement, which they renamed the comprehensive and progressive agreement for transpacific partnership cptpp. Learn how the world bank group is helping countries with covid19 coronavirus. 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 japan 20 information contained here. In 2017, japan had the fifth largest diplomatic network in the world. The cia world factbook 2017 the central intelligence agency. After its devastating defeat in world war ii, japan recovered to become the second most powerful economy in the world and a staunch ally of the us. Japan is an island country located off the eastern coast of the asian continent. The central intelligence agency cia aims to summarize that information in just a few pages. National estimates of the percentage of the population falling below the poverty line are based on surveys of subgroups, with the results weighted by the number of people in each group. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about japan 2017 should be addressed to the cia. Japan became the first country to ratify the tpp in december 2016, but the united states signaled its withdrawal from the agreement in january 2017. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of japan 2017 information contained here.
Central intelligence agency cia, with topics including economic condition, political structure, and information on its transportation. The factbook provides detailed information on the geographies, economies, populations, and militaries of more. This comprehensive guide is packed with data on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2019. The office of public affairs opa is the single point of contact for all inquiries about the central intelligence agency cia. Factsmaps thought provoking and analytical maps, charts. Distribution of family income gini index 2017 country. No claims are made regarding theaccuracy of population information contained here. The figure of the total population of each country is drawn from the global estimates listed in the cia world factbook, unless otherwise stated. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us. Its an interesting world where wikipedia is more accurate than both the cia and the wall street journal tim worstall former contributor opinions expressed by forbes. Japan attacked us forces in 1941 triggering americas entry into world war ii and soon occupied much of east and southeast asia. For each country, the cia world factbook 2017 includes.