Other companiessuch as skyhorse publishingalso print a paper edition. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about turkey 2019 should be addressed to the cia. May 08, 2018 previous editions of the world factbook have been known for poor editing but this edition takes the cake. Cia world fact book, 2004turkey wikisource, the free. The official print version is available from the government printing office. Turkey cia world factbook the best country factbook.
Turkeys dynamic economy is a complex mix of modern industry and commerce along with a traditional agriculture sector that still accounts for about 30% of employment. Istanbul, which straddles the bosporus, is the only metropolis in the world located on two continents. Information was provided by the american geophysical union, bureau of the census, central intelligence agency, defense 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. Key facts given include the countrys natural resources, ethnic groups, and constitution. Following the breakup of the ottoman empire during world war i, syria was administered by the french until independence in 1946. Also discussed are the countrys economic condition, armed forces. 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 turkey government 2015 information contained here. In general, information available as of 1 january, 2004 was used in the preparation of the world factbook 2004. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of turkey 20 information contained here.
No claims are made regarding the accuracy of turkey military 2015 information contained here. The 1997 cia world factbook full text free book part 147. The article offers information on andorra, including its geography, people and society, and government. Also discussed are the energy sector, military, and transnational. It has a strong and rapidly growing private sector, yet the state remains a major participant in basic industry, banking, transport, and communication. A visual summary of the cia world factbooks analysis of the turkish economy. The project gutenberg ebook of the 2004 cia world factbook, by united states. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of turkey 2018 information contained here.
Since its foundation as a republic in 1923, turkey has developed a strong tradition of secularism. Central intelligence agencythis ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. Definitions of poverty vary considerably among nations. The office of public affairs opa is the single point of contact for all inquiries about the central intelligence agency cia. The infant mortality rate imr figures are from the united nations world population prospects report, by five years averages, and the cia world factbook.
Central intelligence agency that provides statistics and demographics about nations around the world. Turkey was created in 1923 from the turkish remnants of the ottoman empire. Saudi arabia ranks first, producing 11,150,000 bblday, or. We read every letter, fax, or email we receive, and we will convey your comments to cia officials outside opa as appropriate. Moving clockwise from top left are croatia, serbia, macedonia, and albania. This is the best source for country information right in your hand.
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. List of countries by infant and underfive mortality rates. The information regarding turkey on this page is republished from the 2018 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Turkeys dynamic economy is a complex mix of modern industry and commerce along with a traditional agriculture sector that in 2001 still accounted for 40% of employment. Cia world factbook the best country factbook available online. Cia interactive world fact book 1996 flags, maps, economy. 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. Turkey entered world war ii on the side of the allies on february 23, 1945 as a ceremonial gesture and became a charter member of the united nations in 1945. Cia world factbook for android smartphones based on the latest 2012 data for more than 270 countries and territories by the central intelligence agency. This is a snapshot of the cia world fact book as it existed on 26 march 2005. Can you name the contries in the cia world factbook that arent on the countries of. Turkey s constitution governs the legal framework of the country. Mar 28, 2011 according to the cia world factbook, in 2011 the united states exported an estimated 42,670,000,000 cubic meters of natural gas, or 3. Soon thereafter the country instituted secular laws to replace traditional religious fiats.
All suggestions for corrections of any errors about turkey 20 should be addressed to the cia. Cia world fact book, 2004syria wikisource, the free online. This rate is often used as an indicator of the level of health in a country. Aug 10, 20 a visual summary of the cia world factbook s analysis of the turkish economy. That is enough to make the united states rank seventh out of fortynine natural gas exporting countries. The factbook provides a two to threepage summary of the demographics, geography, communications, government, economy, and military of 272 countries, dependencies, and. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of turkey 2019 information contained here. As of july 2007, its estimated population was 1,321,851,888, with. T cia world factbook the best country factbook available. 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. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2015 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations.
Turkey intervened militarily on cyprus in 1974 to prevent a greek takeover of the island and has since acted as patron state to the turkish republic of northern cyprus. Istanbul formerly constantinople, one of the great historic cities of the world, sits near the bosporus entrance to the sea of marmara. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about turkey economy 2015 should be addressed to the cia. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about turkey military 2015 should be addressed to the cia. Mar 23, 2017 the world factbook is an online publication of the u. It has a strong and rapidly growing private sector, yet the state still plays a major role in basic industry, banking, transport, and communication. The article offers information on estonia, including its geography, people and society, and government. Turkey is a parliamentary representative democracy. 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 world s largest archipelago, indonesia achieved independence from the netherlands in 1949. For additional and more current information on leadership in selected foreign countries, see chiefs of state. The worlds largest archipelago, indonesia achieved independence from the netherlands in 1949. Next part 2 the 1997 cia world factbook table of contents introduction a brief history of basic intelligence and the world factbook notes and definitions guide to country profiles categories, fields and subfields afghanistan albania. The world factbook is prepared by the central intelligence agency for the use of us government officials, and the style, format, coverage, and content are designed to meet their specific requirements.
Turkey s dynamic economy is a complex mix of modern industry and commerce along with a traditional agriculture sector that still accounts for about 30% of employment. By my count there are 11 countries missing from the book including japan, moldova, nauru, northern marianas, paraguay, st. Following the first world war, the closely related czechs and slovaks of the former austrohungarian empire merged to form czechoslovakia. Issn 155383 for additional information on government leaders in selected foreign countries, go to world leaders. Population below poverty line world statistics and charts. In 1971, six of these states abu zaby, ajman, al fujayrah, ash shariqah, dubayy, and umm al qaywayn merged to form the united arab emirates uae. Under his leadership, the country adopted radical social, legal, and political reforms. Population below poverty line world statistics and. How to cite cia the world factbook in mla pen and the pad. No information is available for nonlisted countries.
The trucial states of the persian gulf coast granted the uk control of their defense and foreign affairs in 19th century treaties. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of turkey economy 2015 information contained here. In 20, the turkish government and the pkk conducted negotiations aimed at ending the violence, however intense fighting resumed in 2015. Using text from the cias world factbook, create a trade book with a cover that describes your country and follows your brand guidelines and core audiencepersona. It sets out the main principles of government and establishes turkey as a unitary centralized state. North of albania is montenegro and bosniaherzegovina. Discover the world with articles, fact sheets, maps and other resources that explore landscapes, peoples, places, and environments both near and far. Cia interactive world fact book flags, maps, economy, geography, climate, natural resources, current issues, international agreements, population, social statistics. In the 1967 arabisraeli war, syria lost the golan heights to israel. We read every letter or email we receive, and we will convey your comments to cia officials outside opa as appropriate. It is a communist state and is located in eastern asia, bordering the east china sea, korea bay, yellow sea, and south china sea, between north korea and vietnam. The world factbook 2004 printed version provides a snapshot of the world as of 1 january, 2004. You may copy it,give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online.
For more on the agencys mission, visit our strategic intent. The infant mortality rate is the number of deaths of infants under one year old per 1,000 live births. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The information regarding turkey 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 turkey economy 2018 should be addressed to the cia. That is enough to make the united states rank third out of one hundred two oilproducing nations. Modern turkey was founded in 1923 from the remnants of the defeated ottoman empire by national hero mustafa kemal, who was later honored with the title ataturk or father of the turks.
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The information regarding turkey on this page is republished from the 2019 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. This comprehensive guide is packed with detailed information on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2015. The online factbook is updated periodically throughout the year. The world factbook is an online publication of the u. However, with limited staff and resources, we simply cannot respond to all who write to us. If you use the cia world factbook as a source of information for your paper, you must include it in the reference list at the end of your paper. In 1963, turkey became an associate member of the european community. During the interwar years, the new countrys leaders were frequently preoccupied with meeting the demands of other ethnic minorities within the republic, most notably the sudeten germans and the ruthenians ukrainians. Bulgaria the world factbook central intelligence agency.
No claims are made regarding the accuracy of turkey economy 2018 information contained here. The 1990 cia world factbook library of congress classification. The following categories of information are covered for over 270 countries. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about turkey 2018 should be addressed to the cia. Cia world fact book, 2004syria wikisource, the free.
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