Venezuela cia world fact book

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. Venezuela is one of the worlds largest oil producers, though now most of its oil revenues go to pay off russia. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of venezuela people 2017 information contained here. Ergs are vast areas of moving sand with little to no vegetation cover. Information about venezuela from the cia fact book. Other companiessuch as skyhorse publishingalso print a paper edition. Algeria the world factbook central intelligence agency.

May 16, 2016 venezuela is in a state of crisis and collapse. Canada ranks third, behind saudi arabia and venezuela, in proven oil reserves. Despite higher oil prices at the end of 2002 and into 2003, domestic political instability, culminating in a disastrous twomonth national oil strike. The country ended 2015 with an estimated 10% contraction in its gdp, 275% inflation, widespread shortages of consumer goods, and declining central bank international reserves. U cia world factbook the best country factbook available. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of venezuela 2020 information contained here. Venezuela cia map world map world atlas atlas of the. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of venezuela 2018 information contained here. Members of the countrys diverse opposition had been visiting the u. The cia world factbook 2012 central intelligence agency. Nafta and canadas close proximity to the united states. In february 2002, chavez appointed a board of directors at the statecontrolled oil monopoly pdvsa, leading to suspicions he was trying to exercise direct control. The information regarding venezuela on this page is republished from the 2015 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency.

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. Countries and territories from a to z climate zone. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about venezuela 2018 should be addressed to the cia. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about venezuela 2009 should be addressed to the cia. Venezuela transnational issues 2015, cia world factbook. Us relations with venezuela united states department of state. The socialist economic system of president hugo chavez and his successor vicente maduro has plunged the nation into an economic black hole, one that, according to a frontpage article in todays new york times, is even claiming the lives of untold numbers of venezuelans. Field listing physicians density the world factbook. Ensure that removed information is present in the image description page and replace this template with metadata from image or attribution.

All suggestions for corrections of any errors about venezuela 20 should be addressed to the cia. This factbook, developed under bjs grants, provides narrative descriptions of the criminal justice systems of 45 countries around the world. Cia director admits involvement in venezuela the express. John moen is a cartographer who along with his wife are the orignal founders of. Korea asesiando venezuelan citizens stealing information from satellites. Issn 155383 for additional information on government leaders in selected foreign countries, go to world leaders. The times writes that the healthcare emergency that has been brought. Cia world factbook the best country factbook available online. World fact book provides latest demography world news from the most comprehensive global news network on the internet.

Understanding global culturesuniversity of minnesota duluth. Defeat of a dirty military incursion into venezuela on a. Venezuela inflation rate consumer prices historical data graphs. The official print version is available from the government printing office. The original 42 descriptions were completed in 1993. Cia world factbook unless otherwise noted, information in this. Elected largely with the support of venezuela s poor, chavez is an ardent supporter of opecs efforts to keep world oil prices high, cbc news canada reported november 27, 2003. Latin america environmental issues powered by oncourse. The latest 5 entries including two updated country profiles were prepared in 2002 under the direction of william mcdonald ph. The visitors included active and retired members of the military, media leaders and opposition politicians. He is the editor and cofounder of jfk facts, a blog about the assassination of jfk.

Venezuela remains highly dependent on oil revenues, which account for roughly 90% of export earnings, about 50% of the. With the new cia special mission for venezuela and cuba set up in 2006, we know that the agency is more active than ever in the country. The cia gave funding, arms and training to the fascist group patria y libertad. Central intelligence agency s cias world fact book, international foundation for electoral systems ifes election guide, economist intelligence unit eiu, and other news sources. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of venezuela transnational issues 2015 information contained here.

Cities around the world university of wisconsin milwaukee. Cia world fact book, 2004venezuela wikisource, the free. Sex ratio at birth has recently emerged as an indicator of certain kinds of sex discrimination in some countries. For most of the first half of the 20th century, venezuela was ruled by generally benevolent military strongmen, who promoted the oil industry and allowed for some social reforms. The most common landforms in the image are star dunes and barchan or crescent dunes. Climate information for venezuela including average temperature, rain and snowfall totals. However, with limited staff and resources, we simply cannot respond to all who write to us. The world factbook simple english wikipedia, the free. The information regarding venezuela on this page is republished from the 20 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. The agency is working towards changing the elected government of venezuela and is cooperating with two countries in the region to do so, suggests the head of the cia.

Venezuela was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of gran colombia in 1830 the others being ecuador and new granada, which became colombia. Nov 22, 2016 this is called the cia world factbook 2017. He and his wife, chris woolwinemoen, produced thousands of awardwinning maps that are used all over the world and content that aids students, teachers, travelers. Search field search button select a country or location.

A nationwide strike between december 2002 and february 2003 had farreaching economic consequences real gdp declined by around 9% in 2002 and 8% in 2003 but economic output. World south america venezuela venezuela average temperature, rainfall and snowfall information is available for the following climate stations in venezuela. Venezuela is the sixth largest member of opec by oil production. Please bookmark this page add it to your favorites. The information regarding venezuela on this page is republished from the 2009 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. The secret life of cia spymaster, james jesus angleton. Cia world fact book, economy section canada is the number one supplier to the united states in oil.

Canada has the great fortune of being a neighbor of the united states. Comments and queries are welcome and may be addressed to. The economy of venezuela is based largely on the petroleum and manufacturing sectors and. 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. Venezuela the world factbook central intelligence agency. The residue of various latin american dictatorships is currently to be found in miami. Venezuela still has a long way to go, and is not just with the government or the governments various disputes.

Venezuela remains highly dependent on oil revenues, which account for almost all export earnings and nearly half of the governments revenue. Philip agee is a former cia operative who was one of the first to blow the whistle on the cia s activities in latin america and throughout the world in the 1960s and ever since. This is a snapshot of the cia world fact book as it existed on 26 march 2005. The factbook provides a two to threepage summary of the demographics, geography, communications, government, economy, and military of 272. Falling oil prices since 2014 have aggravated venezuelas economic crisis.

Countries of the world 31 years of cia world fact books. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of venezuela 20 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about venezuela people 2017 should be addressed to the. The washington post reported from venezuela on april. In venezuela, a meteorological phenomenon where lightning repeatedly strikes, occurs where catatumbo river and lake maracaibo meet. No cia regime change in venezuela the future of freedom. The accessibility of the internet to all of venezuela is limited. News and analysis on population size and growth, migration, refugees and more. By country listing of the values for the physicians density field. The cia is more active than ever in venezuela by jeanguy.

All suggestions for corrections of any errors about the 20 cia world fact book should be addressed to the cia. In venezuela, the capital city is caracas and is considered to be one of. Venezuela remains highly dependent on oil revenues, which account for roughly 90% of export earnings, about 50% of the federal budget revenues, and around 30% of gdp. To understand venezuelas crisis, look to the past and. The economy of venezuela is based largely on the petroleum and manufacturing sectors and has been in a state of total economic collapse since the mid2010s. Social investment in venezuela during the chavez administration reduced poverty from nearly 50% in 1999 to about 27% in 2011, increased school enrollment, substantially decreased infant and child mortality, and improved access to potable water and sanitation through social. Philip agee is a former cia operative who was one of the first to blow the whistle on the cias activities in latin america and throughout the world in the 1960s and ever since. Cia the world factbook field listing government type. In venezuela, white supremacy is a key to trumps coup greg. The economy of venezuela is based largely on the petroleum and manufacturing sectors 23 and has been in a state of total economic collapse since the mid2010s. Cia world fact book all values, unless otherwise stated, are in us dollars. Venezuela has some of the most unique geology in the world. The information regarding venezuela on this page is republished from the 2018 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency.

To understand venezuelas crisis, look to the past and the cia. The information regarding venezuela on this page is republished from the 2017 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. The 1990 cia world factbook library of congress classification. 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. Cia director ties venezuela crisis to russia, cuba, iran. The world health organization estimates that fewer than 2. The world factbook 1990 wikisource, the free online library. The stronger and more popular chavez and the revolution become, the more resources they are dedicating to neutralize it. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of venezuela economy 2015 information contained here. Venezuela, known since 1999 as the bolivarian republic of venezuela, spanish. The country ended 2015 with an estimated 10% contraction in its gdp, 275% inflation, widespread shortages of consumer goods. Contains a map of south america with links to additional geographic, economic, cultural and historical information. This was in fact a key part of cias military strategy in allendes chile.

Bureau of justice statistics the world factbook of criminal. Bureau of justice statistics the world factbook of. The information regarding venezuela on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central. Information about venezuela from the cia fact book truth. Oct 22, 2019 central intelligence agency the world factbook 1990 the world factbook is produced annually by the central intelligence agency for the use of united states government officials, and the style, format, coverage, and content are designed to meet their specific requirements. For most of the first half of the 20th century, venezuela was ruled by generally benevolent military strongmen who promoted the oil industry and allowed for some social reforms. View by region united states alaska great plains hawaii midatlantic midwest northeast rocky mountains south southwest west.

However, in my humble opinion it is seriously mistitled. Portions of this site are based on the cia world fact book, a public. Cia the world factbook references flags of the world. Jan 23, 2020 as even the us cias surprisingly honest fact book states. 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. If a nonwatermarked version of the image is available, please upload it under the same file name and then remove this template. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about venezuela 2015 should be addressed to the cia.

This image contains digital watermarking or credits in the image itself. It is an impressive book that gives a great deal of information arranged by countries of the world. It should really have the title cia world factbook 2016. Venezuela cia world factbook the best country factbook. Venezuela continues to be highly dependent on the petroleum sector, which accounts for roughly onethird of gdp, around 80% of export earnings, and more than half of government operating revenues.

If you wish to link to this page, you can do so by referring to the url address below this line. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to. 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 organization went on to commit a series of political assassinations, an attempted nationwide campaign of sabotage and a failed coup in june 1973.

For most of the first half of the 20th century, venezuela was ruled by generally benevolent military. The organization went on to commit a series of political. We read every letter or email we receive, and we will convey your comments to cia officials outside opa as appropriate. Venezuela manufactures and exports heavy industry products such as steel, aluminum and cement. The information regarding venezuela on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency and other sources. The office of public affairs opa is the single point of contact for all inquiries about the central intelligence agency cia. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of venezuela 2009 information contained here. May 09, 2018 this article is courtesy of the cia fact book venezuela introduction venezuela was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of gran colombia in 1830 the others being ecuador and new granada, which became colombia. For each country, the cia world factbook 2012 includes. This fact book is based on the cia world fact book, with added information and links. South america venezuela the world factbook central. The issaouane erg sand sea is located in eastern algeria. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of venezuela 2015 information contained here.