Countries of the world 31 years of cia world fact books, factbook, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999. Lebanon the world factbook central intelligence agency. The economy of lebanon is classified as a developing, uppermiddle income economy. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about lebanon 2019 should be addressed to the cia. 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. A lengthy civil war 19751990 devastated the country, but lebanon has since. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about lebanon 2018 should be addressed to the cia. Middle east lebanon the world factbook central intelligence. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of lebanon 2015 information contained here. Other companiessuch as skyhorse publishingalso print a paper edition. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of lebanon 2019 information contained here.
From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2016 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. The book only mentions the irancontra affair in passing, despite the fact that the armsforhostages deal began during buckleys captivity and very likely prolonged hezbollahs hostagetaking. As of 2012, approximately 76,000 people remain displaced within lebanon. Map of lebanon central intelligence agency, the world fact book. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about lebanon 2015 should be addressed to the cia. Cia world factbook for android smartphones based on the latest 2012 data for more than 270 countries and territories by the central intelligence agency. Baer speculated the reason stemmed from an advance copy of the manuscript he sent to a journalist in lebanon for fact checking. The cias mission includes collecting and analyzing. It borders the mediterranean sea, egypt, the red sea, jordan, syria and lebanon in the middle east. Hezbollah has revealed the identities of cia officers working undercover in lebanon, a blow to agency operations in the region and the latest salvo. World fact book provides latest demography world news from the most comprehensive global news network on the internet.
Income disparity also is manifested along regional lines. Read the cia world factbook 20192020 by central intelligence agency available from rakuten kobo. Hezbollah names cia spies in lebanon us news the guardian. Under the taif accord the blueprint for national reconciliation the lebanese have established a more equitable political system, particularly by giving muslims a greater say in the political process while institutionalizing sectarian divisions in the government. This comprehensive guide is packed with detailed information on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2015. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of lebanon 2020 information contained here. Hezbollah names cia spies working undercover in lebanon. Contains a map of middle east with links to additional geographic, economic, cultural and historical information. I especially like the economic data concerning such things as per capita gdp because the cia uses a common baseline and approach to calculating or estimating the gdps of every country in the world. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of lebanon transnational issues 2015 information contained here.
Viewers can also access links to resources for country profiles, such as the cia fact book, which provides a comprehensive snapshot of lebanons people, government and economy. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about lebanon 20 should be addressed to the cia. The world factbook provides nationallevel information on countries, territories, and dependencies, but not. The information regarding lebanon on this page is republished from the 20 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of lebanon 2018 information contained here. 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. The central intelligence agency was created in 1947 with the signing of the national security act by president harry s. The ultimate, comprehensive guide to countrybycountry statistics around the world. The cia world factbook middle east contains countrybycountry information collected by the central intelligence agency. Cia world fact book, 2004lebanon wikisource, the free online. The following categories of information are covered for over 270 countries. North korea is a source country for men, women, and children trafficked for the purposes of forced labor and commercial sexual exploitation. Sectarianism is a key element of lebanese political life. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 20192020 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations.
This is the best source for country information right in your hand. Real gdp grew 8% in 1994, 7% in 1995, 4% in 1996 and in 1997 but slowed to 2% in 1998, 1% in 1999, and 0. The information regarding lebanon on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency and other sources. He explained that in the book he took a whack at the iranians, and made accusations that included a claim they killed the president of lebanon in 1989, rene moawad.
Modern history asia china india japan russia afghanistan armenia azerbaijan bahrain bhutan brunei burma cambodia east timor georgia indonesia iran iraq israel jordan. The information regarding lebanon on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence. The information regarding lebanon on this page is republished from the 2019 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of lebanon 20 information contained here. Cia world fact book, 2004syria wikisource, the free.
No claims are made regarding the accuracy of lebanon geography 2018 information contained here. Marita lorenz, born on august 18, 1939, in bremen, germany, was best known for her undercover work with the cia. Lebanon poverty and wealth, information about poverty and. As one of the principal members of the united states intelligence community ic, the. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2015 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. Iran, syria among muslimmajority nations in the world aol. The united states and its partners continue to face a growing number of global threats and challenges. This comprehensive guide is packed with data on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2019. News and analysis on population size and growth, migration, refugees and more.
The french separated out the region of lebanon in 1920, and granted this area independence in 1943. Average temperature, rainfall and snowfall information is available for the following climate stations in lebanon. The fact book is published annually and i buy one of these every other year, only because the information doesnt change that quickly. Please select a country to view, world afghanistan akrotiri albania algeria american samoa andorra. The act also created a director of central intelligence dci to serve as head of the united states intelligence community. The militant group hezbollah has revealed the identities of cia officers working undercover in lebanon, a blow to agency operations in the region and the latest salvo in. 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 information regarding lebanon on this page is republished from the 2018 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Saudi arabia information from the saudi arabian embassy in washington, dc. Since its founding, israel has experienced conflict with its neighbors, mainly arab and muslim countries, and palestinians living in israelioccupied territories. Cia world fact book all values, unless otherwise stated, are in us dollars. Countries of the world 31 years of cia world fact books. Syrias troop deployment was legitimized by the arab league during lebanons civil war and in the taif accord. In 2017, the cia world factbook specified that of those residing in lebanon, 57.
The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us policymakers. The cia qualification, awarded by the institute of internal auditors iia, is the only globally accepted certification for internal auditors. Neighboring syria has historically influenced lebanons foreign policy and internal policies, and its military. The cia world factbook 20192020 ebook by central intelligence. There was also an exodus of almost one million people from lebanon as a result of. Modern history asia china india japan russia afghanistan.
Countries of the world 37 years of cia world fact books. Excia officer writes book on assassinations, gets threat. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us. The murder of a cia station chief and hezbollahs war against america in new york journal of books. The official print version is available from the government printing office. The cia gathers intelligence on hezbollahs ties to terrorism, the capabilities of its military wing, its links to iran and its expanding political influence in lebanon.
She was the daughter of captain heinrich lorenz, master of the ss bremen iv, a german passenger ship, and her mother, an american actress, was related to ambassador henry cabot lodge, jr. It remains a standard by which individuals can demonstrate their competence, professionalism and ethics in the field of internal auditing. Cia world fact book, 2004lebanon wikisource, the free. Lebanon has made progress toward rebuilding its political institutions since 1991 and the end of the devastating 15year civil war.
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