However, with limited staff and resources, we simply cannot respond to all who write to us. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about chile military 2015 should be addressed to the cia. In the 1950s, the central intelligence agency annually produced a classified, multivolumne reference work coverning all sorts of data for each country in the world. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of chile military 2015 information contained here. As its water mixes with clearer ocean water, it creates swirls and cloudy. Rising on the plateau of tibet, the mekong flows generally southeast for 4,160 km 2,600 mi and empti. Central intelligence agency cia in 2000, titled cia activities in chile, revealed that the cia actively supported the military junta after the overthrow of allende and that it made many of pinochets officers into paid contacts of the cia or u. The information regarding chile on this page is republished from the 2017 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. The information regarding chile on this page is republished from the 20 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency.
The information regarding chile on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence. In the 1880s, the chilean central government gained control over the central and southern regions inhabited by the mapuche. Department of state chile page cia world factbook chile page u. 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.
This placement is because the factbook indicates the time difference in a country relative to the time observed in washington, dc. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of chile 2017 information contained here. Feb 22, 2012 pages in category cia world fact book the following 200 pages are in this category, out of 263 total. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about chile energy 2015 should be addressed to the cia. Sound economic policies, maintained consistently since the 1980s, have contributed to steady growth. The information regarding chile on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency and other sources.
All suggestions for corrections of any errors about chile 20 should be addressed to the cia. Visitors to the world factbook can safely tour dozens of famous us parks and sites. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about chile government 2015 should be addressed to the cia. Colombia cia world factbook the best country factbook. This comprehensive guide is packed with detailed information on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2015. South america argentina the world factbook central. The economy of chile is a highincome economy as ranked by the world bank, and is considered one of south americas most prosperous nations, leading latin american nations in competitiveness, income per capita, globalization, economic freedom, and low perception of corruption. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of chile energy 2015 information contained here. The world factbook countrylocation photo gallery modal. Argentina, chile s ally, declared war on the confederation on may 9, 1837. Relations with chile united states department of state. Central intelligence agency cia, principal foreign intelligence and counterintelligence agency of the u. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about the 2009 cia world fact book should be addressed to the cia.
All suggestions for corrections of any errors about chile 2019 should be addressed to the cia. Chile has increasingly assumed regional and international leadership roles befitting its status as a stable, democratic nation. A 40year conflict between government forces and anti government insurgent groups and illegal paramilitary groups both heavily funded by the drug trade. Although chile declared its independence in 1810, it did not achieve decisive victory over the spanish until 1818. The world factbook provides information on the history, people and society, government. We read every letter or email we receive, and we will convey your comments to cia officials outside opa.
Cia world fact book, 2004chile wikisource, the free. Chile overview customs and culture diet and recipes language religion students life interesting facts people government politics geography economy news weather history photos video travel en espanol sources home activities united states edition spanish edition french edition german edition sample country glossary. Chile maintains an embassy in the united states at 1732 massachusetts avenue, nw, washington, dc 20036. Discover the cia history, mission, vision and values. The world factbook provides information on the history, people and society, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military.
Jul 31, 2002 this reference material, known as the national intelligence survey nis, eventually morphed into what is now known as the cia world facebook, available for sale to the general public. During the early 1990s, chile s reputation as a role model for economic reform was strengthened when the democratic government of patricio aylwin which took over from the military in 1990 deepened the economic reform initiated by the military government. It should really have the title cia world factbook 2016. We read every letter, fax, or email we receive, and we will convey your comments to cia officials outside opa as appropriate. It borders the countries of peru, bolivia and argentina, and is bordered by the pacific ocean.
Although chile declared its independence in 1810, decisive victory over the spanish was not achieved until 1818. The world factbook 1990 wikisource, the free online. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of chile government 2020 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about chile 2017 should be addressed to the cia. The center fully commenced operations on december th, 2018 and carries out research activities with its own research team and in coordination with other world bank units, including the malaysia hub, local and regional policy makers, and academia. Extensive data, maps, and flags of all the countries in the world. The norte chico small north, near north, little north is one of the five natural regions into which corfo divided continental chile in 1950. 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. Greek cypriots control the only internationally recognized.
Issn 155383 for additional information on government leaders in selected foreign countries, go to world leaders. 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. Its northern border is formed by the limit with the far north, to the west lies the pacific ocean, to the east the andes mountains and argentina, and to the south the zona central natural region. Please bookmark this page add it to your favorites. Cia the world factbook field listing government type. Other companiessuch as skyhorse publishingalso print a paper edition. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of chile energy 2018 information contained here. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us policymakers. Factbook photos obtained from a variety of sources are in the public domain and are free. Cia world fact book, 2004chile wikisource, the free library. The cia and state department were worried that the chilean military. Cia world factbook the best country factbook available. United states intervention in chilean politics started during the war of chilean independence. It extends across 38 degrees of latitude but is only 150km 93mi wide from west to east.
Nov 24, 2015 from afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2016 offers complete and uptodate information on the world s nations. Three islands of the central azores spearshaped sao jorge island, pico island with its large volcano, and circular volcanic faial island are visible in this lowoblique, southwestlooking, space shuttle photograph. South america chile the world factbook central intelligence. As the first capital of the nation and birthplace of its first king, guimaraes it is one of portugals most historic cities and one of the most attractive places to visit in the country. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about chile government 2018 should be addressed to the cia. Codelco copper mining undp human development index value 2016.
According to the cia world factbook, in 2011 the united states produced an estimated 9,023,000 barrels of crude oil per day bblday, or 10. Cia world fact book, 2004congo, democratic republic of the. 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. This section describes some of the physical features of chile. The influence of the united states of america in both the economic and the political arenas of chile has gradually. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of chile government 2015 information contained here. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of chile 20 information contained here. This lowoblique photograph shows the lower mekong river and its vast delta. In general, information available as of 1 january, 2004 was used in the preparation of the world factbook 2004. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of chile introduction 2020 information contained here. Nov 22, 2016 this is called the cia world factbook 2017. The cia world factbook 20182019 central intelligence agency on. This is a snapshot of the cia world fact book as it existed on 26 march 2005.
Cia world factbook the best country factbook available online. The world factbook central intelligence agency cia. Colombia is a founding member of the pacific alliancea regional trade block formed in 2012 by chile, colombia, mexico, and peru to promote regional trade and economic integration. Bolivia cia world factbook the best country factbook. That is enough to make the united states rank third out of one hundred two oilproducing nations. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about chile 2018 should be addressed to the cia. The official print version is available from the government printing office.
Chile has a marketoriented economy characterized by a high level of foreign trade. The world factbook simple english wikipedia, the free. Includes links to their world factbook, chiefs of state, and studies in intelligence reports. Cia the world factbook field listing military branches. The world factbook, prepared by the cia using information from a halfdozen cabinetlevel agencies, profiles basic intelligence on all areas of the world. Ojos del salado 6,893 m in the atacama desert is the highest active volcano in the world, chiles tallest mountain, and the second highest in the western hemisphere and the southern hemisphere its small crater lake at 6,390 m is the worlds highest lake. It is the widest river in the world, ranging from around 40 km 25 mi in width near buenos aires, to approximately 220 km 140 mi near its mouth. This was a fairly simple transposition the cia just pulled out the bits of truely classifed infromation from the nis and what was left was the cia world fact book. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of chile 2018 information contained here.
World bank research and development center in chile. The factbook provides a two to threepage summary of the demographics, geography, communications, government, economy, and military of 266 u. In the war of the pacific 187983, chile defeated peru and bolivia to win its present northern regions. More information about chile is available from the department of state and other sources, some of which are listed here. Cia world fact book all values, unless otherwise stated, are in us dollars. Copper world lead, iron ore, nitrates1 total natural resource rents as % of gdp 2015.
Following tensions between the confederation and chile, war was declared by chile on december 28, 1836. If you wish to link to this page, you can do so by referring to the url address below this line. The economy of chile is a highincome economy as ranked by the world bank, 20 and is considered one of south america s most prosperous nations, 21 leading latin american nations in competitiveness, income per capita, globalization, economic. Its historic town center is listed as a world heritage site in recognition of its being an exceptionally wellpreserved and authentic example of the evolution of a medieval settlement into a modern town in europe. The factbook provides a two to threepage summary of the demographics, geography, communications, government, economy, and military of 272. The information regarding chile on this page is republished from the 2019 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Aryan tribes from the northwest infiltrated onto the indian subcontinent about 1500 b. It is an impressive book that gives a great deal of information arranged by countries of the world. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to. According to the cia world factbooks 2010 estimate, there are 4. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of chile 2020 information contained here. Click here to open this section this section describes some of the human features of chile. 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. Chile is one of the countries along the ring of fire, a belt of active volcanoes and earthquake epicenters bordering the pacific ocean.
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Cambodia, cameroon, canada, cayman islands, central african republic, chad, chile. Saudi arabia ranks first, producing 11,150,000 bblday, or. The peruvianbolivian forces achieved several major victories. The world factbook countrylocation photo gallery modal world. The central intelligence agency cia aims to summarize that information in just a few pages.
The 1990 cia world factbook library of congress classification. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of chile government 2018 information contained here. Country list world factbook home the world factbook india introduction india background. Colombia was one of the three countries that emerged from the collapse of gran colombia in 1830 the others are ecuador and venezuela. Portugal the world factbook central intelligence agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of chile 2019 information contained here.
The information regarding chile on this page is republished from the 2018 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. The andes mountains trace the entire length of the country, covering approximately 80% of its land. The capital entry under government is where visitors to the world factbook will find information related to time. Antecedentes historicos, continuacion antecedentes historicos.
Chile the world factbook central intelligence agency. Sep 10, 2003 the us created a climate of a coup in chile, a situation of chaos and agitation, said kornbluh. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. 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. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about chile energy 2018 should be addressed to the cia. Cia world factbook world the world factbook central. Chile is the world s longest country from north to south measuring at 4,620km 2,647mi. North america, between canada and mexico map references. Although from a strictly geographic point of view, this.
Cia the world factbook references flags of the world. Prior to the coming of the spanish in the 16th century, northern chile was under inca rule while araucanian indians also known as mapuches inhabited central and southern chile. Sex ratio at birth has recently emerged as an indicator of certain kinds of sex discrimination in some countries. The office of public affairs opa is the single point of contact for all inquiries about the central intelligence agency cia. Cia world factbook the world factbook central intelligence. Although most of this data was gathered from unclassifed sources census data, financial reports, government production reports, etc. North america, standard time zones of the world area. The colombian government took steps in 2017 to address several bilateral. Please select a country to view, world afghanistan akrotiri albania algeria american samoa andorra. A threeyearold marxist government was overthrown in 1973 by a dictatorial military regime led by augusto pinochet, who ruled until a freely elected president was installed in 1990. Formally created in 1947, the central intelligence agency cia grew out of the world war ii office of strategic services oss.