In canada, mexico, india, russia and israel, bank notes have braillelike markings for the blind. Each one has a history, people, government, and economy. Here are 30 weird facts about canada that prove its. This 938 page publication is a great and handy cia reference book. Get a free ebook by joining our mailing list today.
Cia world factbook the most comprehensive country facts available online the world factbook the factbook provides a two to threepage summary of the demographics, geography, communications, government, economy, and military of 266 u. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 20192020 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. In 1989 canada joined the organization of american states and signed a free trade agreement with the. Dec 31, 2015 here are the top 10 dirty operations by cia some of them already mentioned here by others. A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, canada became a selfgoverning dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the british crown. However, with limited staff and resources, we simply cannot respond to all who write to us. The issue of reconciling quebecs francophone heritage with the majority anglophone canadian population has moved to the back burner in recent years. Many people feel that the cia does more bad than good. The 1989 us canada free trade agreement fta and the 1994 north american free trade agreement nafta which includes mexico touched off a dramatic increase in trade and economic integration with the us.
Previous versions are available on the open government portal. Most applicants get their eta approval via an email within minutes. Given its great natural resources, skilled labor force, and modern capital plant, canada has enjoyed solid economic growth, and prudent fiscal management has produced consecutive balanced budgets from 1997 to 2007. A generation ago, he published the best book about a director and his times. Why i wrote a book about the cia in jamaica huffpost. Canada repatriated its constitution from the uk in 1982, severing a final colonial tie. The ultimate, comprehensive guide to countrybycountry statistics around the world. The information regarding canada on this page is republished from the 2019 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency.
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. Strait of gibraltar moroccospain, and the saint lawrence seaway canadaus are important strategic access waterways. Country cia world factbook the best country factbook. Facts about canadas geography, history, and politics. The trans canada highway is the longest national highway in the world at 4,725 miles 7,604 km. Canadas paramount political problem is meeting public demands for quality improvements in health care and education services after a decade of budget cuts. Operation pbsuccess pbsuccess was the code name for a ciabacked coup led against the democratically elected government of jacobo arbenz, the presiden. The world factbook, prepared by the cia using information from a halfdozen cabinetlevel agencies, profiles basic intelligence on all areas of the world. 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. Canada is made up of ten provinces and three territories. Public pensions cpp and oas find out if you need a visa. The information regarding canada on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence.
The office of public affairs opa is the single point of contact for all inquiries about the central intelligence agency cia. The kiel canal germany, oresund denmarksweden, bosporus turkey, strait of gibraltar moroccospain, and the saint lawrence seaway canada us are important strategic access. The society of jesus, more commonly referred to as the jesuits, are the armed militia of the roman catholic church. Canada for kids learning more about our neighbor to the north canada is the second 2nd largest country in the world with a population of 34. It is best to get an eta before you book your flight to canada. For each country, the cia world factbook 20202021 includes. Cia united states central intelligence agency judson knight the central intelligence agency cia is an independent government organization, founded under the national security act of 1947. Social studies prime minister july 1 10 provinces and 3 territories english and french challenge.
It also reports to and advises the government of canada on national security issues and situations that threaten the security of the nation. Cia world fact book first published on september 19, 2007. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of canada 2020 information contained here. This concise publication contains maps, data on military capabilities, political leanings and other information. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Obtain your favorite canadian history books at much lower prices than other booksellers. This comprehensive guide is packed with data on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2020 and looks ahead to 2021. Its unique combination of beauty and odd history make it one of the most magical places in the world.
Canada is the second largest country in the world in land area, after russia. The decision by the international hydrographic organization in the spring of 2000 to delimit a fifth world ocean, the southern ocean, removed the portion of the atlantic ocean. They were sanctioned in 1540 by pope paul iii with one mandate. Given its great natural resources, skilled labor force, and modern capital plant canada enjoys solid economic prospects.
Other companiessuch as skyhorse publishingalso print a paper edition. To achieve this monumental task, they employ everadapting methods of pseudoeducation, social programs. This is a snapshot of the cia world fact book as it existed on 26 march 2005. To help you apply for an eta, descriptions of each field in the form are available in the following languages. Canada has the third largest oil reserves of any country in the world after saudi arabia and venezuela. Its one of the first in a long line of suspected or acknowledged cia interventions in the governments of foreign countries, and it was indeed a tremendous success from the agencys point of view. The renewed attention to the cia and their role in turning jamaica into a country damaged by political violence, guns and the drug trade is a. 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. Cia world factbook the most comprehensive country facts available online. The details about the cias deal with amazon the atlantic. 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 agency is a leader among the 14 agencies and organizations in the united states intelligence community. It is next to the pacific, arctic, and atlantic oceans. Dispersing the fog is an unprecedented and explosive report compiled from an investigation into the politics and justice system of canada, focusing primarily on the.
This fake stats canada account tweets the funniest facts about canada. As an affluent, hightech industrial society, canada today closely resembles the us in its marketoriented economic system, pattern of production, and high living standards. It is responsible for collecting, analysing, reporting and disseminating intelligence on threats to canadas national security, and conducting operations. However, traditionally canada has refused to voice any anger even when it was clear that the cia was operating. Economically and technologically, the nation has developed in parallel with the us, its neighbor to the south across the worlds longest international border. More facts about canada nearly 90% of canadians live within 99 miles of the u. Declassified documents reveal what the cia really thinks about us cia concerns included the number of vcrs owned by canada, and how a 49yearold pierre trudeau. Since world war ii, the impressive growth of the manufacturing, mining, and service sectors has transformed the nation from a largely rural economy into one primarily. Operation pbsuccess pbsuccess was the code name for a cia backed coup led against the democratically elected government of jacobo arbenz, the presiden. It is next to the pacific, arctic, and atlantic oceans canada is made up of ten provinces and three territories canada has six time zones. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of canada 2019 information contained here. Nov 04, 2014 this 938 page publication is a great and handy cia reference book. Given its great natural resources, skilled labor force, and modern capital plant, canada has enjoyed solid economic growth, and prudent fiscal management has produced consecutive balanced budgets from. Achetez et telechargez ebook the cia world factbook 2017 english edition.
The cia is made up of four groups that each do different things. Its headquarters are located in ottawa in a purposebuilt facility. Theres lots to love about our country, from its glorious landscapes to its diverse peoples. It extends from the west coast, across the prairies and central canada, to the atlantic provinces. Canada faces the political challenges of meeting public demands for quality improvements in health care, education, social services, and economic. The secret history of the cia, afghanistan, and bin laden from t. Canadas response to ukraine international airlines flight ps752 tragedy. The central intelligence agency cia aims to summarize that information in just a few pages. Alberta british columbia manitoba new brunswick newfoundland and labrador northwest territories. The central intelligence agency cia is a part of the united states government. 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. Canada is the uss largest foreign supplier of energy, including oil, gas, uranium, and electric power. The mission of cia is to support the president, the national security council nsc, and other. Here are the top 10 dirty operations by cia some of them already mentioned here by others. We read every letter or email we receive, and we will convey your comments to cia officials outside opa as appropriate. Cia world fact book, 2004atlantic ocean wikisource, the. Pages certified internal auditor cia certification. We read every letter, fax, or email we receive, and we will convey your comments to cia officials outside opa as appropriate. This comprehensive guide is packed with data on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2019. Cia world fact book, 2004canada wikisource, the free. Apr, 2012 the atlantic ocean is the second largest of the worlds five oceans after the pacific ocean, but larger than the indian ocean, southern ocean, and arctic ocean. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 20202021 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the cia world factbook 20192020.
The transcanada highway is the longest national highway in the world at 4,725 miles 7,604 km. A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, canada became a selfgoverning dominion in 1867, while retaining ties to the british crown. Cira developed canadas internet factbook through an online survey conducted by the strategic counsel. However, some requests can take several days to process if youre asked to submit supporting documents. The superior general of the society of jesus is the official title of the leader of the roman catholic religious order, the jesuits. Large collection of new and used canadian history books. The information regarding canada on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency and other sources. Please select a country to view, world afghanistan akrotiri albania algeria american samoa andorra. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about canada 2019 should be addressed to the cia. Jan, 2020 more facts about canada nearly 90% of canadians live within 99 miles of the u.
Canada became a selfgoverning dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the british crown. Their goal is to protect the us people and kill all terrorists. When i began writing the book, i had know idea that marlon james was writing his brilliant novel a brief history of seven killings, which is based on several of the events and people covered in my book. The purpose of ciras research is to identify trends in canadian internet use. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us policymakers. The eta application form is only in english and french. Central intelligence agency activity in canada would be undertaken with the general consent of the canadian government, and through the 1950s information was freely given to the cia in return for information from the united states. Countries of the world 37 years of cia world fact books. The cia world factbook 20182019 by central intelligence agency the ultimate. Vac facts and figures contains current and forecasted statistics about veterans and other clients of veterans affairs canada, as well as numbers related to departmental programs and services, such as expenditures and program uptake.
Declassified documents reveal what the cia really thinks about us cia concerns included the number of vcrs owned by canada, and how a. It is responsible for collecting, analysing, reporting and disseminating intelligence on threats to canadas national security, and conducting operations, covert and overt, within canada and abroad. Cia world factbook the best country factbook available. Pbsuccess was the code name for a ciabacked coup led against the democratically elected government of jacobo arbenz, the president of guatemala, in 1954. It has the longest border with water of any country in the world. Feb 10, 2017 when i began writing the book, i had know idea that marlon james was writing his brilliant novel a brief history of seven killings, which is based on several of the events and people covered in my book. Find many more fascinating geographic facts about our world and its oceans in the geographic overview of the world entry. Economically and technologically the nation has developed in parallel with the us, its neighbor to the south across an unfortified border.
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