The french settled grenada in the 17th century, established sugar estates, and imported large numbers of african slaves. It should really have the title cia world factbook 2016. The cia world factbook 2016 by central intelligence agency. The information regarding grenada on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence. Gwenad is a sovereign state in the west indies in the caribbean sea at the southern end of the grenadines island chain. Grenada relies on tourism and revenue generated by st. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about grenada people 2017 should be addressed to the cia.
Georges university a private university offering degrees in medicine, veterinary medicine, public health, the health sciences, nursing, arts and sciences, and business as its main source of foreign exchange. The information regarding grenada on this page is republished from the 2019 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. The cia world factbook lists 36 nations and territories without armed forces, many of which rely on other countries and international groups to. The october 2016 pdf contains a bitmap version, not vector. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of grenada 2015 information contained here.
Carib indians inhabited grenada when christopher columbus discovered the island in 1498, but it remained uncolonized for more than a century. The official print version is available from the government printing office. G cia world factbook the best country factbook available. Colombia is latin americas fourth largest oil producer and the world s fourth largest coal producer, third largest coffee exporter, and second largest cut flowers exporter. Grenada the world factbook central intelligence agency. World fact book provides latest demography world news from the most comprehensive global news network on the internet. Portions of this site are based on public domain works from the.
The information regarding grenada on this page is republished from the 2018 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Nevertheless, france today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader among european nations. Cia world factbook the best country factbook available online. This is a list of entities and changes in the world factbook. The central intelligence agency cia is a civilian foreign intelligence service of the u. Cia the world factbook references flags of the world. From aruba to iceland, these 36 nations have no standing. Cia world fact book, 2004guadeloupe wikisource, the free. Hurricanes ivan 2004 and emily 2005 severely damaged the agricultural sector particularly nutmeg and cocoa cultivation which had been a key driver of economic growth. Countries of the world 37 years of cia world fact books. Caribbean, island between the caribbean sea and atlantic ocean, north of trinidad and tobago. Nov 22, 2016 this is called the cia world factbook 2017. Sex ratio at birth has recently emerged as an indicator of certain kinds of sex discrimination in some countries. 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.
For more on the agencys mission, visit our strategic intent. The world factbook 2004 printed version provides a snapshot of the world as of 1 january, 2004. Carib indians inhabited grenada when columbus discovered the island in 1498, but it remained uncolonized for more than a century. Countries that do not have a standing army according to cia. Apr 03, 2018 the cia world factbook lists 36 nations without armed forces, many of which rely on other countries and international groups to provide their defense. Aryan tribes from the northwest infiltrated onto the indian subcontinent about 1500 b. Grenada relies on tourism as its main source of foreign exchange especially since the construction of an international airport in 1985. Intelligence community ic, the cia reports to the director of national intelligence and is. Although ultimately a victor in world wars i and ii, france suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nationstate. The information regarding grenada on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency and other sources.
No claims are made regarding the accuracy of grenada people 2015 information contained here. The act also created a director of central intelligence dci to serve as head of the united states intelligence community. Cia world fact book, 2004grenada wikisource, the free. Fact sheet on leaders and elections congressional research service 2 f. Since 1958, it has constructed a presidential democracy resistant to the. This article incorporates public domain material from the cia world factbook website. This entry gives an estimate from the us bureau of the census based on statistics from population censuses, vital statistics registration systems, or sample surveys pertaining to the recent past and on assumptions about future trends. The total population presents one overall measure of the potential impact of the country on the world and within its region. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of grenada people 2017 information contained here. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of grenada 2020 information contained here. Grenada has recovered with remarkable speed, due to both domestic labor and financing from the world at large. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of grenada 20 information contained here. The factbook provides a two to threepage summary of the demographics, geography, communications, government, economy, and military of 272 countries, dependencies, and other areas in the world. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of grenada people 2018 information contained here.
This is a snapshot of the cia world fact book as it existed on 26 march 2005. List of entities and changes in the world factbook wikipedia. The information regarding grenada on this page is republished from the 2015 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Grenada consists of the island of grenada itself plus six smaller islands which lie to the north of the main island. The world factbook simple english wikipedia, the free. Box 54, saint georges, grenada, west indies telephone. Cia world fact book, 2004guadeloupe wikisource, the. However, in my humble opinion it is seriously mistitled. 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. Central america grenada the world factbook central. The world factbook provides information on the history, people and society, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about grenada 2018 should be addressed to the cia. The government in 1990 was attempting to get the budget deficit under control and, in general, to bring economic policy in line with the recommendations of the imf and the world bank. 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.
Nov 03, 2015 the central intelligence agency cia is a civilian foreign intelligence service of the u. January 2015 is the latest vector version available of this file. The factbook has been an annual publication, but selected data and maps will be updated periodically during the coming year. The world factbook world leaders cia maps historical collection publications additional publications center for the study of intelligence freedom of. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of grenada 2018 information contained here. The factbook provides a two to threepage summary of the demographics, geography, communications, government, economy, and military of 272. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about grenada people 2015 should be addressed to the cia. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us policymakers. In general, information available as of 1 january 2002 was used in the preparation of the world factbook 2002. Grenada cia world factbook the best country factbook. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about grenada 2019 should be addressed to the cia. For additional and more current information on leadership in selected foreign countries, see chiefs of state. The central intelligence agency was created in 1947 with the signing of the national security act by president harry s. In a controversial move, venezuelas presidential election was moved forward from december 2018 to may 20, 2018.
Other companiessuch as skyhorse publishingalso print a paper edition. This comprehensive guide is packed with detailed information on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2015. Cia world fact book, 2004guadeloupe wikisource, the free online. World north america select a country or territory to continue. The online factbook is updated periodically throughout the year. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of grenada 2019 information contained here. Countries compared by people population cia factbook. The 1990 cia world factbook library of congress classification. The information regarding grenada 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 grenada people 2018 should be addressed to the cia. Six days later the island was invaded by us forces and those of six other caribbean nations, which quickly captured the ringleaders and their hundreds of cuban advisers. Key facts given include the countrys natural resources, ethnic groups, and constitution. Country list world factbook home the world factbook india introduction india background. It is an impressive book that gives a great deal of information arranged by countries of the world.
All suggestions for corrections of any errors about grenada 2015 should be addressed to the cia. Most venezuelans and much of the international community. The information regarding grenada on this page is republished from the 2017 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. One of the smallest independent countries in the western hemisphere, grenada was seized by a marxist military council on 19 october 1983. 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. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about grenada 20 should be addressed to the cia.
In general, information available as of 1 january 2004 was used in the preparation of the world factbook 2004. 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 with global information on geography, people, governments, economies, communications, transportation, the military, and international issues. The information regarding grenada on this page is republished from the 2019 world fact book of the united states central intelligence. C their merger with the earlier dravidian inhabitants created the classical indian culture. After world war ii, kosovos presentday boundaries were established when kosovo became an autonomous province of serbia in the socialist federal republic of yugoslavia s. News and analysis on population size and growth, migration, refugees and more. Kosovo the world factbook central intelligence agency. By december 2005, 96% of all hotel rooms were to be open for business and to have been upgraded in facilities and strengthened to an improved building code. Nov 24, 2015 from afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2016 offers complete and uptodate information on the world s nations.
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. Department of state bbc country profile grenada centre for intercultural learning grenada cia world fact book grenada. This fact book is based on the cia world fact book, with added information and links. Serbia reacquired control over the region from the ottoman empire during the first balkan war of 1912.
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