Portions of this site are based on public domain works from the u. On the lexjuris site there is a clickable map of those 78 pueblos. Nov 24, 2015 from afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2016 offers complete and uptodate information on the world s nations. The cia world fact book 2008 by central intelligence agency. The world factbook simple english wikipedia, the free. Sex ratio at birth has recently emerged as an indicator of certain kinds of sex discrimination in some countries.
Unemployment reached 16% in 2011, but declined to 11. Nov 22, 2016 this is called the cia world factbook 2017. Puerto rico is an island located between the caribbean sea and the north atlantic ocean, east of the dominican republic. The information regarding puerto rico on this page is republished from the 2017 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Jewish immigration to puerto rico and history of jews in puerto rico, wikipedia. A collectors vision of puerto rico art and culture of puerto rico. 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. There is also information on the cities of puerto rico. Climate information for venezuela including average temperature, rain and snowfall totals. Us minimum wage laws apply in puerto rico, hampering job expansion. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of puerto rico 2015 information contained here. Puerto rico resources rural health information hub. Countries of the world 37 years of cia world fact books. This fact book is based on the cia world fact book, with added information and links.
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 data matches perfectly for all 181 comparable countries. The office of public affairs opa is the single point of contact for all inquiries about the central intelligence agency cia. The dominican republic is a caribbean representative democracy which enjoyed gdp growth of more than 7% in 19982000. Puerto rico has a landmass of 8,959 square kilometers cia, 2017. If a nonwatermarked version of the image is available, please upload it under the same file name and then remove this template. A diverse industrial sector has far surpassed agriculture as the primary locus of economic activity and income. Puerto rico was ceded to the us as a result of the spanishamerican war. 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. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2008 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. Per capita income is about twothirds that of the us mainland. Growth subsequently plummeted as part of the global economic slowdown. Other companiessuch as skyhorse publishingalso print a paper edition. Were focusing on a different region every semester.
No claims are made regarding the accuracy of puerto rico people 2015 information contained here. Discover the world with articles, fact sheets, maps and other resources that explore landscapes, peoples, places, and environments both near and far. They are located in the caribbean sea to the east of central america. Cia the world factbook references flags of the world. Cia world factbook the best country factbook available. Can puerto ricans be grouped in with native americans.
This image contains digital watermarking or credits in the image itself. It is an impressive book that gives a great deal of information arranged by countries of the world. Though officially forbidden from settling in puerto rico through much of its history, jews managed to settle on the island as secret jews, also called marranos, conversos, or cryptojews. The factbook provides a two to threepage summary of the demographics, geography, communications, government, economy, and military of 272. The factbook provides a two to threepage summary of the demographics, geography, communications, government, economy, and military of 272 countries, dependencies, and. We read every letter, fax, or email we receive, and we will convey your comments to cia officials outside opa as appropriate. Cia world fact book first published on september 19, 2007 1. Welcome to puerto rico information on the geography, history and culture. 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. Cia world fact book first published on september 19, 2007. Cia world fact book, 2004venezuela wikisource, the free. The information regarding puerto rico on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency and other sources.
Puerto rico the world factbook central intelligence agency. World north america select a country or territory to continue. The information regarding puerto rico on this page is republished from the 20 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. The information regarding puerto rico on this page is republished from the 2018 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about puerto rico 2017 should be addressed to the cia. Puerto rico has a republican form of government,21 subject to u. Angel falls in the guiana highlands is the world s highest waterfall.
Hachayim hayehudim jewish photo library jono david media map. The cia world factbook is produced by the united states government and provides essential information about all the countries and territories of the world, including maps, flags, and statistical data on almost every key issue. The 1990 cia world factbook library of congress classification. This entry includes the number of males for each female in five age groups at birth, under 15 years, 1564 years, 65 years and over, and for the total population. Ensure that removed information is present in the image description page and replace this template with metadata from image. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of puerto rico 2020 information contained here. Wikipedia information on madeira islands portugal azores islands madeira islands portugal azores islands. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about puerto rico 2015 should be addressed to the cia. Puerto rico provides current information on puerto rico, covering geography, population characteristics, government, and the economy. We read every letter or email we receive, and we will convey your comments to cia officials outside opa as appropriate.
Puerto rico has one of the most dynamic economies in the caribbean region. Europe the european union information from the cia world fact book. World fact book provides latest demography world news from the most comprehensive global news network on the internet. In hammonds world atlas 1988 the map of puerto rico has 8 districts aguadilla, arecibo, bayamon, guayama, humacao. Apr 01, 1993 from afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2008 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. 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. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about puerto rico 20 should be addressed to the cia. The factbook provides a two to threepage summary of the demographics, geography, communications, government, economy, and military of 266 u. Cia world fact book, 2004dominican republic wikisource. Jatibonicu taino tribal nation of boriken history of puerto rico. However, with limited staff and resources, we simply cannot respond to all who write to us. Puerto ricos head of state is the president of the united states. The four extra countries are the world, gaza strip, west bank and puerto rico.
The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us policymakers. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of puerto rico 2017 information contained here. Angel falls in the guiana highlands is the worlds highest waterfall. Mexico the world factbook central intelligence agency.
At nfsi, were studying the spanishspeaking countries of the world. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2016 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. Mexicos coat of arms an eagle with a snake in its beak perched on a cactus is centered in the white band. The who data has data for 181 countries, compared to the cia which covers 185 countries. The information regarding puerto rico on this page is republished from the 2015 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Jewish immigration to puerto rico began in the 15th century, though the community could not flourish as judaism was prohibited by the spanish inquisition and the first synagogue was. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about puerto rico 2018 should be addressed to the cia. It is a commonwealth of the united states, and its residents are u. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of puerto rico 20 information contained here. Rural health for puerto rico introduction rural health. The largest four caribbean islands are cuba, hispaniola, jamaica, and puerto rico.
News and analysis on population size and growth, migration, refugees and more. For more on the agencys mission, visit our strategic intent. The official print version is available from the government printing office. The cia doesnt have data for 74 countries, some of which is to be expected eg pacific ocean has no population.
In 1952, a constitution was enacted providing for internal self government. However, in my humble opinion it is seriously mistitled. Diminished job opportunities prompted a sharp rise in outmigration, as many puerto ricans sought jobs on the us mainland. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of puerto rico 2018 information contained here. It should really have the title cia world factbook 2016. This comprehensive guide is packed with detailed information on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2015. Encouraged by dutyfree access to the us and by tax incentives, us firms have invested heavily in puerto rico since the 1950s. Wikipedia information on madeira islands portugal azores islands. Puerto rico photo courtesy amiga in a box synagogue photo courtesy jewish sightseeing temple beth shalom photo. This allinclusive reference guide has been updated for 2008 with detailed information on politics, populations, military expenditures, economics, and much more.
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