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. Bbc travel the chinese secret to living a long life. Please bookmark this page add it to your favorites. Cia allegedly worked with macau casinos to spy on china. Jul 22, 2015 chris mcgreal in portland, oregon, with lowell bergman and zachary stauffer of the investigative reporting program.
The total population presents one overall measure of the potential impact of the country on the world and within its region. 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. China feared cia worked with sheldon adelsons macau. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of macau introduction 2020 information contained here. Inside the life of kim jong uns murdered halfbrother the spy agency went to great lengths to uncover. 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. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about macau people 2015 should be addressed to the cia. Potomac books publishes a commercial version of the world factbook in order to extend the limited audience reached by the cias own publication. Cia the world factbook references flags of the world. Nov 24, 2015 the cia world fact book 2016, is very interesting and informative. Oct 22, 2015 not only is macau is the fourthwealthiest territory in the world, but it also has the fastestgrowing economy, reports the cia world fact book. 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. From aruba to iceland, these 36 nations have no standing. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about macau 2018 should be addressed to the cia.
Mainland chinas ongoing anticorruption campaign has brought macaus gambling boom to a halt, with spending in casinos contracting 34. Around 500,000 people live in macau, which is famous for its casinos and portuguese influence. Cia world fact book, 2004macau wikisource, the free. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us policymakers.
Not only is macau is the fourthwealthiest territory in the world, but it also has the fastestgrowing economy, reports the cia world fact book. The cia world factbook 20192020 by central intelligence. Climate information for macau including average temperature, rain and snowfall totals. It provides current data for more than 250 countries and territories, fromafghanistan to zimbabwe. Cia world factbook the best country factbook available. The information regarding macau on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency and other sources. Cia the world factbook macau central intelligence agency. And the new world of intelligence, in which the cia is but one of many players.
The information regarding macau on this page is republished from the 2015 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. The information regarding macau on this page is republished from the 2018 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. The news agency, which serves chinas special administrative regions of hong kong and macau, said that a secretive unit of the chinese peoples liberation army held a private function to celebrate its success against an alleged attempt by the cia to kill snowden. If you wish to link to this page, you can do so by referring to the url address below this line. I have used the cia world fact book for many years in its various versions and updates and would in principle give it a very high regard as a source of concise information on the various countries of the world all in one place. Cia world fact book all values, unless otherwise stated, are in us dollars. From the worlds most sophisticated intelligence gathering organization, here is the cias official countrybycountry data on nations around the world. The territorys net exports of goods and services account for roughly 41% of gdp with tourism and apparel exports as the mainstays. Portions of this site are based on the cia world fact book, a publicdomain. China feared cia worked with sheldon adelsons macau casinos. The cias halfdisclosures on hong kongs past hong kong. Macau is a special administrative region of china, found in east asia. For more on the agencys mission, visit our strategic intent. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2015 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations.
Countries compared by people population cia factbook. The factbook provides a two to threepage summary of the demographics, geography, communications, government, economy, and military of 266 u. Feb 22, 2010 according to the cia world factbook, the unites states has a life expectancy of 78. Macau s welltodo economy has remained one of the most open in the world since its reversion to china in 1999. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of macau 2015 information contained here.
Countries that do not have a standing army according to cia. Macau has transformed itself in the past 20 years, largely due to the incredible rise of its casino industry. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The world factbook, produced annually by the cia, has become the ultimate authoritative source of information on all the nations of the world. Department of state census and statistics department cia world fact book macau macau economic freedom macau flag of macau global gazetteer macau law library of congress macau. Apr 28, 2015 the news agency, which serves chinas special administrative regions of hong kong and macau, said that a secretive unit of the chinese peoples liberation army held a private function to celebrate its success against an alleged attempt by the cia to kill snowden. Macaus welltodo economy has remained one of the most open in the world since its reversion to china in 1999. Countries of the world 37 years of cia world fact books. This is a snapshot of the cia world fact book as it existed on 26 march 2005. The economy of macau has remained one of the most open in the world since its handover to china in 1999. The official print version is available from the government printing office. The cia world fact book 2016, is very interesting and informative. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 20192020 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. From gaming revenues alone, the territory raked in.
The cia world factbook with global information on geography, people, governments, economies, communications, transportation, the military, and international issues. Other companiessuch as skyhorse publishingalso print a paper edition. The cia world factbook lists 36 nations without armed forces, many of which rely on other countries and international groups to provide their defense. World book online is an engaging, verified, and trustworthy digital resource for grades prek through high school. In this wellwritten book, longtime macau resident jennifer welker presents a comprehensive guide to the changes and evolution of the city as she interviews everyone from locals to casino magnates who have been instrumental in the citys transformation. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of macau people 2015 information contained here.
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. Per capita gdp compares with the level in the four big economies of western europe. Cia world factbook the best country factbook available online. Nov 04, 2014 from afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2015 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. I am only giving 3 stars to the 2016 version, as i. Central intelligence agency, complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations, with details on geography, people, government, the economy, communications, transportation, the military, and transnational issues and. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about macau 2015 should be addressed to the cia. The cia world fact book has released the latest rankings of the worlds population density, with macau sitting tight in the top spot. According to the cia world factbook, the unites states has a life expectancy of 78.
The us central intelligence agency cia has recently published a slew of its documents on hong kong. Stay up to speed on all we have to offerplus activities, crafts, and blogs for parents and educators in our newsletter. Cia the world factbook field listing government type. Countries of the world 31 years of cia world fact books. 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. The msars population, in fact, increased from 19,500 people per square kilometre in 20 to 20,500 in 2014, three times the population density of hong kong. Hong kong has also established itself as the premier stock market for chinese firms seeking to list abroad. Macau authorities deny cia tried to assassinate snowden. Chris mcgreal in portland, oregon, with lowell bergman and zachary stauffer of the investigative reporting program. It subsequently became one of the worlds most prosperous countries with strong international trading links its port is the worlds busiest in terms of tonnage handled and with per capita gdp equal to that of the leading nations of western europe. Macau cia map world map world atlas atlas of the world. This comprehensive guide is packed with detailed information on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2015. Eastern asia, bordering the south china sea and china.
All suggestions for corrections of any errors about the 20 cia world fact book should be addressed to the cia. As a result, macaus inflationadjusted gdp contracted 20. The secret history of the cia, afghanistan, and bin laden from t. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2016 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. As the old joke about the bikini goes, what it conceals is more interesting that what was. Cia world fact book, 2004macau wikisource, the free online. The report, uncovered by the investigative reporting program at the university of california, berkeley, suggests the cia was using macau casinos to entrap chinese officials who may have been. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of macau 2020 information contained here. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of macau 2018 information contained here. The american former computer expert worked for the cia and the national.
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