The world factbook, also known as the cia world factbook is an online reference resource produced by the central intelligence agency with an almanacstyle information format about the countries of the world. Manuel quezon was elected president and was tasked with preparing the country for independence after a 10year transition. The trucial states of the persian gulf coast granted the uk control of their defense and foreign affairs in 19th century treaties. The office of public affairs opa is the single point of contact for all inquiries about the central intelligence agency cia. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about iran government 2015 should be addressed to the cia. More than two dozen countries have nuclear power, but only a few have nuclear weapons or are suspected of pursuing nuclear weapons. Subsequent rises in oil prices have afforded iran fiscal breathing room but do not solve irans structural economic problems, including the encouragement of foreign investment and the containment of inflation.
In marked contrast to the mountains, sand seas line the southeastern and northern perimeters of the lake, and marshes occur along the lake shores in azerbaijan to the west. In 1942 the islands fell under japanese occupation during world war ii, and us forces and filipinos fought together during 194445 to regain control. Formerly part of the ottoman empire, iraq was occupied by britain during the course of world war i. Oil consumption, 15, 208, cia world factbook, daily consumption of 1.
All suggestions for corrections of any errors about iran economy 2015 should be addressed to the cia. During the iraniraq war iraqi forces attacked iranian soldiers and civilians with chemical weapons. Iran the world factbook central intelligence agency. Cia the world factbook pakistan visited 812007 page. Statistics and map about the population below poverty line of the world. However, other sources mention that persians only comprise 50.
The world factbook middle east iraq introduction iraq background. Population below poverty line world statistics and charts as map, diagram and table. Iran has been designated a state sponsor of terrorism for its activities in lebanon and elsewhere in the world and remains subject to us economic sanctions and export controls because of its continued involvement. Iraq attained its independence as a kingdom in 1932. Cia world factbook the world factbook central intelligence. In 2018, the cia world factbook stated that irans languages are persian farsi, azeri and other turkic dialects, kurdish, gilaki and mazandarani, luri, balochi, and arabic. For more on the agencys mission, visit our strategic intent. Population below poverty line world statistics and. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of iran economy 2015 information contained here. Conservative clerical forces established a theocratic system of government with ultimate political authority nominally vested in a learned religious scholar.
Outstanding territorial and other disputes with jordan were resolved in the 26 october 1994 israeljordan treaty of peace. The medes are credited with the foundation of iran as a nation and empire 728559 bc, the largest of its day, until cyrus the great established a unified empire of the medes and persians leading to the achaemenid empire 559330 bc, and further unification between peoples and cultures. 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 cia world factbook no longer provides percentage breakdowns of irans languages. This comprehensive guide is packed with data on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2016. This book is available for free download in a number of formats including epub, pdf, azw, mobi and more. Cia world fact book, 2004iraq wikisource, the free. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about iran 20 should be addressed to the cia. Another source, the united states library of congress states irans persians compose 65% of the countrys population. Annexed by russia between 1865 and 1885, turkmenistan became a soviet republic in 1924. The world factbook countrylocation photo gallery modal. The country remains a leading producer of oil and natural gas and holds about 16% of the worlds proven oil reserves as of 2015.
The information regarding iran on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency and other sources. Irans financial situation tightened in 1997 and deteriorated further in 1998 because of lower oil prices. The information regarding iran on this page is republished from the 20 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Iranian children are also forced to work as beggars, street vendors, and in domestic workshops. Sixty years after the overthrow of iranian prime minister mohammad mossadegh, a declassified cia document acknowledges the agency was involved in the 1953 coup. The information regarding iran on this page is republished from the 2018 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency.
No claims are made regarding the accuracy of iran 2018 information contained here. The separation in 1947 of british india into the muslim state of pakistan with two sections west and east and largely hindu india was never satisfactorily resolved, and india and pakistan fought two. Formerly part of the ottoman empire, iraq was occupied by the united kingdom during world war i and was declared a league of nations mandate under uk administration in 1920. Eastern turkmenistan for centuries formed part of the persian province of khurasan. Barbados and trinidad and tobago abide by the april 2006. 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. The iranian government directly owns and operates hundreds of stateowned enterprises and indirectly controls many companies affiliated with the countrys security forces. You can also read the full text online using our ereader. Each one has a history, people, government, and economy. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us policymakers. The following has been excerpted from the cia world factbook on iran. Cia the world factbook field listing government type. How reliable and accurate is the cias the world factbook. Irans economy is marked by statist policies, inefficiencies, and reliance on oil and gas exports, but iran also possesses significant agricultural, industrial, and service sectors.
Iran became an islamic republic in 1979 after the ruling monarchy was overthrown and the shah was forced into exile. We read every letter, fax, or email we receive, and we will convey your comments to cia officials outside opa as appropriate. In the early years after the cia was established, everything had to be started pretty much from scratch, invented on the fly, and adjusted later as needed. The directorate of plans now the directorate of operations had a bit of a head start, owi. Cia the world factbook iran users empty page at iiasa 20. Population falling below poverty line in the countries of the world. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of iran government 2015 information contained here. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us.
No claims are made regarding the accuracy of iran 20 information contained here. Islam, heres a look at the second most popular religion and a list of every muslimmajority nation in the world. Cia world fact book, 2004iran wikisource, the free. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about iran 2018 should be addressed to the cia. Central intelligence agency, complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations, with details on geography, people, government, the economy, communications, transportation, the military, and transnational issues and. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The mountains of northern iran line the southern end of the giant lake, and emerald green vegetation clings to those mountain slopes. The world factbook, prepared by the cia using information from a halfdozen cabinetlevel agencies, profiles basic intelligence on all areas of the world. Political middle east map from the cia world factbook website. The indispensable cia world factbook government book talk.
In declassified document, cia acknowledges role in 1953. The government continues to pursue economic reform and diversification, particularly since saudi arabias accession to the wto in 2005, and promotes foreign investment in the kingdom. The information regarding iran on this page is republished from the 2019 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. The 1998 cia world factbook by us central intelligence. Husseins regime was notorious for its human rights abuses. In stages over the next dozen years, iraq attained its independence as a kingdom in 1932. Iran is a source, transit, and destination country for men, women, and children subjected to sex trafficking and forced labor. While director of central intelligence dci william casey was deeply involved in irancontra, casey, a world war ii office of strategic services oss clandestine operations officer, ran the iran operation with people outside the cia, such as white housenational security council officials such as john poindexter and oliver north, as well as. Iran, syria among muslimmajority nations in the world aol.
The territories occupied by israel since the 1967 war are not included in the israel country profile, unless otherwise noted. Known as persia until 1935, iran became an islamic republic in 1979 after the ruling monarchy was overthrown and shah mohammad reza pahlavi was forced into exile. Territorial disputes with iran led to an inconclusive and costly eightyear war 198088. However, with limited staff and resources, we simply cannot respond to all who write to us.
Cia interactive world fact book flags, maps, economy, geography, climate, natural resources, current issues, international agreements, population, social statistics. Ebscohost serves thousands of libraries with premium essays, articles and other content including cia. The central intelligence agency cia aims to summarize that information in just a few pages. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about iran 2019 should be addressed to the cia. Iran held elections in 2016 for the aoe and majles, resulting in a conservativecontrolled aoe and a majles that many iranians perceive as more supportive of the rohani administration than the previous. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of iran 2019 information contained here. On 25 april 1982, israel withdrew from the sinai pursuant to the 1979 israelegypt peace treaty. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2017 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. According to the cia world factbook, persians in iran constitute up to 61% of the countrys population. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of iran 2020 information contained here. The cia world factbook 20182019 central intelligence agency on. The information regarding iran on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence.
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