This exercise should be completed for homework if you do not finish in. Reviewed in the united states on november 10, 2012. The central intelligence agency cia, part of the u. The world factbook is prepared by the cia for the use of u. World war i, great depression, and world war ii at the outbreak of world war i in 1914, the united states remained neutral. Wikipedia article, commons gallery, commons category, wikidata item the world factbook is a reference resource produced by the central intelligence agency of the united states with almanacstyle information about the countries of the world. Literacy the world factbook cia, country comparison, nations. Britains american colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the united states of america following the treaty of paris in 1783. The standard age for literacy most countries is 15 years of age.
The 2007 cia world factbook, by united states the project gutenberg ebook of the 2007 cia world factbook, by united states this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. Sweden cia world factbook the best country factbook. I need to research on the economy of portugal and i am limited to primary sources. Information on literacy, while not a perfect measure of educational results, is probably the most easily available and valid for international comparisons. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about united states 2015 should be addressed to the cia. Box 98, mamba point, monrovia, 10 liberia mailing address. Issn 155383 for additional information on government leaders in selected foreign countries, go to world leaders. North america united states the world factbook central. The global literacy rate for all people aged 15 and above is 86.
All suggestions for corrections of any errors about sudan people 2018 should be addressed to the cia. I cannot find numbers for the us literacy rate anywhere. The factbook has a lot of useful information and i was wondering weather it was a primary source or not since it is from a government intelligence agency. In the early 20th century, more swedes lived in chicago than in gothenburg swedens second largest city. The information regarding the united states 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. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of oman people 2018 information contained here. Would the cia world factbook be considered a primary.
The project gutenberg ebook of the 2004 cia world factbook, by united states. Focusing on russia, it is estimated that 53% of the population there receives some form of tertiary. North america, between canada and mexico map references. It provides current data for more than 250 countries and territories, fromafghanistan to zimbabwe. The world factbook wikisource, the free online library. Other companiessuch as skyhorse publishingalso print a paper edition. In general, information available as of 1 january, 2004 was used in the preparation of the world factbook. This exercise is meant to get you familiar with the cia world factbook. Governmental, political and legislative information. 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 factbook, produced annually by the cia, has become the ultimate authoritative source of information on all the nations of the world. Select the country from the dropdown bar and then click open all to find the information below. United states law a type of common law, which is the basis of the legal system of the united states and that of its island possessions in the caribbean and the pacific.
Unless otherwise specified, all rates are based on the most common definition the ability to read. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the original as the nation. Literacy the world factbook cia, country comparison. Another example is singapore, which the factbook states has a total fertility rate of 0. Countries such as georgia, tajikistan, russia, poland, and slovenia have also all achieved literacy rates on or near 100%. Countrys define literacy age between 7 and 20 years old. The official print version is available from the national technical information service and the government printing office. Western germany, with three times the per capita output of the eastern states, has an. Most swedish immigrants moved to the midwestern united states, with a large population in minnesota. Cia world factbook webquest \nv t er\\ part 1 directions. The cia world factbook 2011 is a complete and unabridged reference resource, an annual publication by the central intelligence agency of the united states with almanacstyle information about the countries of the world. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the original as the nation expanded across the north. 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.
During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the original as the nation expanded across the north american continent and acquired a number of. North america, standard time zones of the world area. The population of the united states is 329,256,465. Field listing literacy the world factbook central intelligence. In general, information available as of 1 january, 2004 was used in the preparation of the world factbook 2004. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about oman people 2018 should be addressed to the cia. United states people 2015, cia world factbook photius. Unemployment, environmental issues expectancy rate% users rate below at birth country poverty. The cia world factbook 2014 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Central intelligence agencythis ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever.
Only use the cia world factbook to answer these questions. Literacy the world factbook central intelligence agency. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about united states 20 should be addressed to the cia. Each country profile tracks such demographics as population, ethnicity and literacy rates, as well as political, geographical and economic data. The home page of the cia world fact book lists every major country. The information regarding united states on this page is republished from the 20 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Potomac books publishes a commercial version of the world factbook in order to extend the limited audience reached by the cias own publication.
Visitors to the world factbook can safely tour dozens of famous us parks and sites and view hundreds of photos by visiting the united states entry and. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of sudan people 2018 information contained here. The literacy rate is only about 50%, even though access to primary education has improved since the mid2000s. The official print version is available from the government printing office. The information regarding united states on this page is republished from the 2015 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. A literacy rate that hovers around 100% is seen in quite a few other countries of the world, including azerbaijan and cuba. The information regarding mauritania on this page is republished from the 2018 world fact book of the united. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of united states 2015 information contained here. You may copy it,give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of united states 20 information contained here. It provides current data for more than 250 countries and territories, from afghanistan to zimbabwe. What is the literacy rate of the united states of america.
All suggestions for corrections of any errors about united states economy 2015 should be addressed to the cia. Hot free books the 2007 cia world factbook united states. Most americans sympathized with the british and french, although many opposed intervention. Percentage of a countrys population that can read and write.
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