The ultimate, comprehensive guide to countrybycountry statistics around the world from the researchers and analysts at cia. The 1990 cia world factbook library of congress classification. Zambia s economy has experienced strong growth in recent years, with real gdp growth in 200508 about 6% per year. Namibia is one of the worlds largest producers of uranium. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about zambia 2019 should be addressed to the cia. Africa cia world factbook the best country factbook. Namibnaukluft national park 49,768 sq km, is the largest game park in africa and one of the largest in the world.
The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us policymakers. These statistics came from the cia world factbook and unicef. Zambia was overtaken by the democratic republic of congo as africas largest copper producer. Cia world fact book all values, unless otherwise stated, are in us dollars. The information regarding zambia on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of zambia people 2015 information contained here. 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. The name peoples republic of benin was adopted in 1975 and republic of benin on march 1, 1990.
May 01, 2001 zambia s economy has historically been based on agriculture and copper mines. At independence in 1975, mozambique was one of the world s poorest countries. According to the cia fact book which gives data on. May 08, 2018 the ultimate, comprehensive guide to countrybycountry statistics around the world from the researchers and analysts at cia. Take a second to look at any country and see just how much information is there eg romania. 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. This comprehensive guide is packed with data on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2016. The american central intelligence agency cia has ranked zambias economic performance in 2009 as number 15 in the world. A 1961 constitution was formulated that favored whites in power. Nov 22, 2016 a countrybycountry guide to the world.
The information regarding zambia on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency and other sources. Benin declared itself a republic as the republic of dahomey on december 4, 1958, and gained its independence from france on august 1, 1960. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of zambia economy 2015 information contained here. Arise africa is a ministry that works with orphaned and vulnerable children in lusaka zambia. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of zambia 20 information contained here. Cia the world factbook references flags of the world. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about zambia 2018 should be addressed to the cia.
The economy of zambia is one of the fastest growing economies in africa and its capital. The information regarding zambia on this page is republished from the 2015 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of zambia people 2018 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about zambia people 2018 should be addressed to the cia. The world factbook 2004 printed version provides a snapshot of the world as of 1 january, 2004.
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The capital is portonovo chief of state and head of government. The information regarding zambia on this page is republished from the 2018 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Africa zambia the world factbook central intelligence agency. Zambias economy has historically been based on agriculture and copper mines.
This comprehensive guide is packed with data on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2018. World fact book provides latest demography world news from the most comprehensive global news network on the internet. We strive to empower others through the truth and love of jesus christ to become responsible, independent, and selfsustaining individuals. The information regarding zambia on this page is republished from the 2019 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Namibia is the first country in the world to incorporate the protection of the environment into its constitution. Potomac books publishes a commercial version of the world factbook in order to extend the limited audience reached by the cias own. A decline in copper prices since the 70s however, has caused the country to slip further and further into debt and they now rely heavily on help from the.
Americas official guide to the world from afghanistan and australia to zambia and zimbabwe. Its famous for backtothewild walking safaris in south luangwa national park, and as an alternative destination for those wishing to explore lake kariba and victoria falls two world wonders otherwise only accessible from politically lessstable zimbabwe. Namibia the world factbook central intelligence agency. It provides current data for more than 250 countries and territories, fromafghanistan to zimbabwe.
The american central intelligence agency cia has ranked zambias economy as fourth best performing in africa in 2010. In general, information available as of 1 january 2002 was used in the preparation of the world factbook 2002. Cia world fact book, 2004zimbabwe wikisource, the free. The cia world factbook 20182019 by central intelligence agency, 9781510740273, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The following countries do not show world bank 20 data. Socialist mismanagement and a brutal civil war from 197792 exacerbated the situation.
Here is complete information on the worlds nations. Zambia is a source, transit, and destination country for women and children trafficked for the purposes of forced labor and sexual exploitation. For additional and more current information on leadership in selected foreign countries, see chiefs of state. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about zambia people 2015 should be addressed to the cia. The information regarding zambia on this page is republished from the 20 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. The chineseowned husab uranium mine began producing uranium ore in 2017, and is expected to reach full production in august 2018 and produce 15 million pounds of uranium a year. Southern africa, east of angola, south of the democratic. News and analysis on population size and growth, migration, refugees and more. Every country in the world is represented, each with a vast range of data, and all freely available. Privatization of governmentowned copper mines in the 1990s relieved the government from covering mammoth losses generated by the industry and greatly improved the chances for copper mining to return to profitability and spur economic growth. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about zambia 20 should be addressed to the cia. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience.
From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2017 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. Arise africa is committed to helping individuals live a life that god desires for all mankind by assisting with spiritual, economic, and physical poverty. The online factbook is updated periodically throughout the year. Average temperature, rainfall and snowfall information is available for the following climate stations in zambia. Cia world factbook the best country factbook available. Introduction, the territory of northern rhodesia was administered by the british south africa company from 1891 until it was taken over by the uk in 1923. Indexmundi is a data portal that gathers facts and statistics from multiple sources and turns them into easy to use visuals. A landlocked country on the northern edge of southern africa, zambia is a nature lovers playground. A decline in copper prices since the 70s however, has caused the country to slip further and further into debt and they now rely heavily on help from the international monetary fund imf and the world bank. The official print version is available from the government printing office. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of zambia 2019 information contained here.
All suggestions for corrections of any errors about zambia people 2017 should be addressed to the cia. Zambia turned to foreign and international lenders for relief, but, as copper prices remained depressed, it became increasingly difficult to service its growing debt. In 1987, the government embarked on a series of macroeconomic reforms designed to stabilize the economy. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of zambia 2020 information contained here. Lungu then won a full term in august 2016 presidential elections. Cia world fact book, 2004zambia wikisource, the free. Zambias economy has experienced strong growth in recent years, with real gdp growth in 200508 about 6% per year. Zimbabwe the world factbook central intelligence agency. Use it as you please with no restrictions whatsoever. Arise africa also has a child sponsorship program in africa. This is a snapshot of the cia world fact book as it existed on 26 march 2005. Lake kariba on the zambiazimbabwe border forms the worlds largest reservoir by volume 180 cu km. Zambia cia world factbook the best country factbook available.
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. The cia world factbook 20182019 by central intelligence agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of zambia 2018 information contained here. See the factbook command line tool and scripts for details. The factbook has been an annual publication, but selected data and maps will be updated periodically during the coming year. The united states works closely with the zambian government to defeat. Jan 17, 2011 the american central intelligence agency cia has ranked zambias economy as fourth best performing in africa in 2010. In 1965 the government unilaterally declared its independence, but the uk did not recognize the act and demanded more complete voting rights for the black african majority in the country then called rhodesia. Zambias lack of economic diversification and dependency on copper as its sole major export makes it vulnerable to fluctuations in the world commodities market and prices turned downward in 2015 due to declining demand from china. The democratic republic of congo is the continents best performing economy in africa. Other companiessuch as skyhorse publishingalso print a paper edition. Sources and links data on gdp and economic information central bank bank for international settlements international reserves imf world bank gross domestic product gdp international monetary fund imf world economic outlook april 2012 gdp purchasing power parity international.
The factbook provides a two to threepage summary of the demographics, geography, communications, government, economy, and military of 272 countries, dependencies, and. The uk annexed southern rhodesia from the south africa company in 1923. Zambia the world factbook central intelligence agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of zambia people 2017 information contained here. Zambia cia world factbook the best country factbook. For more on the agencys mission, visit our strategic intent. Zambian women, lured by false employment or marriage offers abroad, are trafficked to south africa via zimbabwe and to europe via malawi for sexual exploitation. The information regarding zambia on this page is republished from the 2017 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. By the mid1990s, despite limited debt relief, zambias per capita foreign debt remained among the highest in the world. Namibia also produces large quantities of zinc and is a smaller producer of gold and copper. 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. According to the latest cia fact book comparison guide, zambias economy with seven percent gdp growth is also ranked number 21 in the world.
At independence in 1975, mozambique was one of the worlds poorest countries. Zambia us relations with zambia united states department of. Zambia was overtaken by the democratic republic of congo as africa s largest copper producer. Here is complete information on the world s nations. Countries of the world 37 years of cia world fact books. The strait of malacca, located between peninsular malaysia and the indonesian island of sumatra, is one of the most important shipping lanes in the world and serves as the main shipping channel between the indian and the pacific oceans. According to the cia fact book which gives data on all countries. The world factbook, produced annually by the cia, has become the ultimate authoritative source of information on all the nations of the world. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about zambia economy 2015 should be addressed to the cia. The factbook provides a two to threepage summary of the demographics, geography, communications, government, economy, and military of 266 u.
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