The factbook provides a two to threepage summary of the demographics, geography, communications, government, economy, and military of 272. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of benin 20 information contained here. Running the entire coastline of belize in central america, the belize barrier reef supports a large number of patch reefs, shoals. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about benin people 2018 should be addressed to the cia. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of benin people 2015 information contained here. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2016 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. About 31% of all land in benin has been converted for agricultural use. This is a snapshot of the cia world fact book as it existed on 26 march 2005. New york today the group of undersigned organizations called on authorities in benin to immediately. 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 benin energy 2015 information contained here. Present day benin was the site of dahomey, a prominent west african kingdom that rose in the 15th century. Cia the world factbook references flags of the world.
Bhutan the world factbook central intelligence agency. The table below displays average monthly climate indicators in parakou based on 8 years of historical weather readings. 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 the world factbook field listing net migration rate. The image, which shows the coast of benin on 22 october 2010, uses a combination of infrared and visible light to increase the contrast between water and land. Sex ratio at birth has recently emerged as an indicator of certain kinds of sex discrimination in some countries. The online factbook is updated periodically throughout the year. Cia world factbook the best country factbook available online. Introduction, present day benin was the site of dahomey, a prominent west african kingdom that rose in the 15th century. Cocoa, coffee, and cotton and other agricultural products generate about 20% of export earnings with cotton being the most important cash crop. Forest cover another 40% of the land, while the remaining is classified as an undefined other according to the cia world fact book. Benin 773 km, cameroon 1,690 km, chad 87 km, niger 1,497 km.
One of the highest mountain reliefs on earth can be found in the tiny country of bhutan. Ensure that removed information is present in the image description page and replace this template with metadata from image. Present day benin was the site of dahomey, a west african kingdom that rose to prominence in about 1600 and over the next two and. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 20192020 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. Cia world fact book, 2004benin wikisource, the free online. The information regarding benin on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency and other sources. From the worlds most sophisticated intelligence gathering organization, here is the cias official countrybycountry data on nations around the world. Country cia world factbook the best country factbook.
News and analysis on population size and growth, migration, refugees and more. If a nonwatermarked version of the image is available, please upload it under the same file name and then remove this template. The information regarding benin on this page is republished from the 2018 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. The factbook provides a two to threepage summary of the demographics, geography, communications, government, economy, and military of 272 countries, dependencies, and. 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 fact book is based on the cia world fact book, with added information and links. The following countries do not show world bank 20 data.
Features calculated country ranks, maps, country and airport codes. The information regarding benin on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence. 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. This profile contains information on history, geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation. The information regarding benin on this page is republished from the 2017 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Nigeria the world factbook central intelligence agency. Benin houses several profitable natural resources, including offshore oil deposits, limestone, marble, and timber. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of benin economy 2015 information contained here. Sandwiched between eastern india and the tibetan plateau, bhutan hosts peaks that range between 5,000 and 7,000 m 16,00023,000 ft in height. Thank you for sending us the inquiry of our inflatable products. Mfwa, seven others demand the release of jailed beninois journalist allafrica news. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about benin 2019 should be addressed to the cia.
The central intelligence agency is an independent agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us policymakers. May 08, 2018 the central intelligence agency is an independent agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us policymakers. Other companiessuch as skyhorse publishingalso print a paper edition. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about benin 20 should be addressed to the cia. A view of the belize barrier reef, the longest coral reef in the western and northern hemispheres and second largest worldwide after the great barrier reef of australia. This image contains digital watermarking or credits in the image itself. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of benin people 2018 information contained here. Iran, i cia world fact book data small map, 2002 15k political map, 2001 247k shaded relief, 2001 321k major iranian oil fields cia, 1978 108k iraq, i cia world fact book data.
Ever since, according to the cia world fact book, south africa has struggled to address apartheidera imbalances in decent housing, education, and health care. Accordingly, they may be copied freely without permission of the central intelligence agency cia. These mountains are neighbors to mount everest, earths highest peak at 8,850 m 29,035 ft. Search field search button select a country or location. The capital is portonovo chief of state and head of government. Information from the cia world fact book with 20 years of archives, united nations statistical office, library of congress country studies and other sources. Togo is among the worlds largest producers of phosphate and seeks to develop its carbonate phosphate reserves, which provide more than 20% of export earnings. For additional and more current information on leadership in selected foreign countries, see chiefs of state. 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. The name peoples republic of benin was adopted in 1975 and republic of benin on march 1, 1990. The world factbook simple english wikipedia, the free. Islam di benin wikipedia bahasa indonesia, ensiklopedia bebas. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us policymakers. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about benin people 2015 should be addressed to the cia.
Feb 22, 2012 pages in category cia world fact book the following 200 pages are in this category, out of 263 total. The world factbook includes 267 entries 195 sovereign countries 2 others 58 dependencies 6 miscellaneous 5 oceans 1 world. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of benin transportation 20 information contained here. Western africa, bordering the north atlantic ocean, between nigeria and togo. Nov 24, 2015 from afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2016 offers complete and uptodate information on the world s nations. The cia world factbook 20192020 by central intelligence. Please just fill in below simple forms,we will reply you within 24 hours. Cia the world factbook field listing net migration. Icvolunteers is an international nongovernmental organization that recruits, trains and coordinates volunteers for nonprofit projects, events and conferences conference support, cybervolunteerism and language services. South africa spends 6% of its gdp on education 2010. 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. For more on the agencys mission, visit our strategic intent. The total population presents one overall measure of the potential impact of the country on the world and within its region.
In general, information available as of 1 january 2002 was used in the preparation of the world factbook 2002. Benin map from cia world factbook since 14 pazdziernika 2002, converted from original. The information regarding benin on this page is republished from the 20 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. 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. Its seven most populous cities each house more than one million people, and about one out of two west africans is. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about benin people 2017 should be addressed to the cia. Nigeria is the most populous cou ntry in africa, the second biggest economy, the third largest military power and the biggest oil producer 10th oil producer in the world. Cia world factbook belize central intelligence agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of benin 2020 information contained here. Islam di benin wikipedia bahasa indonesia, ensiklopedia.
Present day benin was the site of dahomey, a west african kingdom that rose to prominence in about 1600 and over the next two and a half centuries became a regional power, largely based on its slave trade. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about benin energy 2015 should be addressed to the cia. The world factbook, produced annually by the cia, has become the ultimate authoritative source of information on all the nations of the world. Potomac books publishes a commercial version of the world factbook in order to extend the limited audience reached by the cias own. Heavy rains flooded parts of west and central africa in the rainy season of 2010, and among the hardesthit countries was benin. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about benin economy 2015 should be addressed to the cia.
Cia world fact book data political map, 1994 224k shaded relief map, 1994 336k india cia world fact book data. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of benin 2018 information contained here. The territory became a french colony in 1872 and achieved independence on 1 august 1960, as the republic of benin. The official print version is available from the government printing office. This comprehensive guide is packed with detailed information on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2015. Cia world fact book, 2004benin wikisource, the free. Portions of this site are based on the cia world fact book, a. It provides current data for more than 250 countries and territories, fromafghanistan to zimbabwe. The factbook has been an annual publication, but selected data and maps will be updated periodically during the coming year. Countries compared by people population cia factbook. Selecting the cia world fact book links will usually show a map and give basic information on the area. The world factbook 2004 printed version provides a snapshot of the world as of 1 january, 2004.
Brazil is the eighthlargest economy in the world, but is recovering from a recession in 2015 and 2016 that ranks as the worst in the countrys history. The 1990 cia world factbook library of congress classification. Africa cia world factbook the best country factbook. Benin cia world factbook the best country factbook. Electricity generation, which has constrained benins economic growth, has increased and blackouts have been. Climate information for parakou in benin climate zone. Africa benin the world factbook central intelligence agency. Bush and first lady laura bush briefly visited this country on feb. The information regarding benin on this page is republished from the 2019 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency.
The success of the fair multiparty elections in benin won high praise, and benin is widely considered a model democracy in africa. The world factbook countrylocation locator map modal. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of benin people 2017 information contained here. Benin the world factbook central intelligence agency.
Africa geographical reference page selecting a name below will return desip references if any to that name. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about benin 2018 should be addressed to the cia. Jemaah haji dari benin ini menggunakan jasa penerbangan ethiopian airlines merujuk kepada situs cia world fact book, rasio pemeluk agama di benin adalah. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of benin 2019 information contained here.