Denmark borders both the baltic and north seas along its 8,750 km 5,440 mi tidal shoreline. Once the seat of viking raiders and later a major north european power, denmark has evolved into a modern, prosperous nation that is participating. The official name of jordan is the hashemite kingdom of jordan. It is an impressive book that gives a great deal of information arranged by countries of the world. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about denmark economy 2015 should be addressed to the cia. This fact book is based on the cia world fact book, with added information and links. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of denmark 2009 information contained here. This comprehensive guide is packed with data on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2016. Moreover, danish babies must have a first name that is on the list of approved names. World fact book provides latest demography world news from the most comprehensive global news network on the internet.
No claims are made regarding the accuracy of denmark 20 information contained here. Former cia agent reveals what its really like to be a spy. Cia world factbook the best country factbook available. Denmark maintained a healthy budget surplus for many years up to 2008, but the global financial crisis swung the budget balance into deficit. Greenland cia world factbook the best country factbook. Denmark borders the baltic sea and the north sea, and consists of a peninsula attached to northern germany named jutland. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us. Two centuries of viking raids into europe tapered off following the adoption of christianity by king olav tryggvason in 994. The information regarding denmark on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency and other sources. Top of page oas organization of american states, member countries. Cia world factbook the most comprehensive country facts available online the world factbook the factbook provides a two to threepage summary of the demographics, geography, communications, government, economy, and military of 266 u.
Denmark strait, and the northwestern atlantic ocean from february to august and have been spotted as far south as. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of denmark geography 2018 information contained here. Norway and denmark agreed to settle the matter at the permanent court of international justice in 1933, where norway lost. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about denmark people 2015 should be addressed to the cia. Economic growth gained momentum in 2004 and the upturn continued through 2006. An armed neutrality was preserved in both world wars. Denmark history flags, maps, economy, geography, climate. Conversion of the norwegian kingdom occurred over the. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of denmark economy 2015 information contained here. Government objectives include streamlining the bureaucracy and further privatization of state assets. The information regarding denmark on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence. The world factbook provides information on the history, people and society, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of denmark people 2015 information contained here.
A high degree of selfgovernment was granted the faroese in 1948, who have autonomy over most internal affairs while denmark is responsible for justice, defense, and foreign affairs. The central intelligence agency is an independent agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us policymakers. Iceland, the uk, and ireland dispute denmarks claim that the faroe islands continental shelf. A list of all kinds of amazing, funny, and interesting cia fun facts that are cool to know. Apr 20, 2016 former cia agent reveals what its really like to be a spy. The information regarding denmark on this page is republished from the 20 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. 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. At present, it serves as a sea turtle sanctuary and is the site of an important meteorological station. The world factbook 1990 wikisource, the free online. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about denmark 2009 should be addressed to the cia. The faroe islands are not part of the european union.
It should really have the title cia world factbook 2016. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about denmark 2015 should be addressed to the cia. Islam is divided into two major religious denominations. 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 and parents with their geography and map questions. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of denmark geography 2015 information contained here. The official print version is available from the government printing office. Denmark is experiencing a modest economic expansion. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about the 2009 cia world fact book should be addressed to the cia. The cia world fact book 2016, is very interesting and informative. It joined nato in 1949 and the eec now the eu in 1973.
Denmark kept the colonies of iceland, faroe islands and greenland. The information regarding denmark on this page is republished from the 2018 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. John moen is a cartographer who along with his wife are the orignal founders of. Full report a compilation of all of the original 42 country reports and the introduction of the fact book. This is a snapshot of the cia world fact book as it existed on 26 march 2005. As of 2019, there are 44 sovereign states in the world with a monarch as head of state. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about denmark 2018 should be addressed to the cia. The government projects a lower deficit in 2018 and 2019 of 0. In 1814, norwegians resisted the cession of their country to sweden and adopted a new. However, in my humble opinion it is seriously mistitled. Of the total muslim population, 8790% are sunni and 10% are shia. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us policymakers. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of denmark 2020 information contained here.
Denmark, country occupying the peninsula of jutland, which extends northward from the center of continental western europe, and an archipelago of more than 400 islands to the east of the peninsula. 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. Despite its limited natural resources, liechtenstein is one of the few countries in the world with more registered companies than citizens. This original short story takes us back in time to show us how it all began. On a whirlwind, actionpacked thriller ride through italy, denmark, germany, switzerland, it shows us the beginning of cia operative agent zeros career and brings us up to the fateful moment when his memory came to be lost. Denmark transnational issues 2014, cia world factbook. Comments and queries are welcome and may be addressed to. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of denmark government 2015 information contained here. Find out more about this countrys interesting history with these denmark facts.
Financial and product market regulation was removed. Starting with the 1993 factbook, demographic estimates for some countries mostly african have explicitly taken into account t. Denmark s fiscal position is among the strongest in the eu. Apart from the nordic colonies, denmark ruled over danish india tranquebar in india from 1620 to 1869, the danish gold coast ghana from 1658 to 1850, and the danish west indies the u. Cia world fact book, 2004denmark wikisource, the free. Cia world factbook the best country factbook available online. A high degree of selfgovernment was attained in 1948. Apr, 2012 cia world fact book, 2004 atlantic ocean. Cia factbook the world factbook central intelligence agency. The world factbook, also known as the cia world factbook, is a book that contains the central intelligence agencys information about the worlds countries. Denmark is a member of the eu but not the eurozone. 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 denmark geography 2020 information contained here. More noncriminal justice information about these countries is available from the cias world factbook.
Denmark is a net exporter of food and energy and has a comfortable balance of payments surplus. We encourage students at home participating in online learning to use travel facts, as well as the world factbook, for their studies of geography and national customs. Denmark the world factbook central intelligence agency. First explored by the french in 1776, the island came under the jurisdiction of reunion in 1814. Once the seat of viking raiders and later a major north european power, denmark has evolved into a modern, prosperous nation that is participating in the political and economic integration of europe. Cia world fact book, 2004atlantic ocean wikisource, the. For more on the agencys mission, visit our strategic intent. The office of public affairs opa is the single point of contact for all inquiries about the.
No claims are made regarding the accuracy of denmark 2015 information contained here. Despite previously meeting the criteria to join the european economic and monetary union, denmark has negotiated an optout with the eu and is not required to adopt the euro. Denmark transnational issues 2010, cia world factbook. Jordan emerged from the postworld war i division of the middle east made by britain and france. Since 2014 the balance has shifted between surplus and deficit. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of denmark introduction 2020 information contained here. Kongeriget danmark is geographically the smallest nordic country and is part of the european union. The government has been successful in meeting, and even exceeding, the economic convergence criteria for participating in the third phase a.
Other companiessuch as skyhorse publishingalso print a paper edition. The cia world factbook 20192020 by central intelligence. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of denmark 2018 information contained here. 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 language and religion entries in the world factbook s travel facts have all been recently updated. We read every letter, fax, or email we receive, and we will convey your comments to cia officials outside opa as appropriate. Most shias between 68% and 80% live in mainly four countries. Cia the world factbook field listing government type. However, unlike in denmark, trade unions blocked job market reforms, causing persistent unemployment and a twotier job market.
Nov 22, 2016 this is called the cia world factbook 2017. Countries of the world 37 years of cia world fact books. Sex ratio at birth has recently emerged as an indicator of certain kinds of sex discrimination in some countries. Oecd organisation for economic cooperation and development, member states. Bureau of justice statistics the world factbook of. According to the cia world factbook, denmark had the twentiethlowest gini coefficient 29. Produced by harper audio, and downloaded from audible. Denmark cia world factbook the best country factbook. The office of public affairs opa is the single point of contact for all inquiries about the central intelligence agency cia.
The narrator was eric conger, with tenet himself reading the foreword and afterword. Weve put a little of the everyday magic of denmark into this website, along with maps, hotels, attractions and restaurant guides. Denmark s general coastline is much shorter, at 1,701 km 1,057 mi, as it would not include most of the 1,419 offshore islands each defined as exceeding 100 square metres in area and the 180 km long limfjorden, which separates denmark s second largest island, north jutlandic island, 4,686 km 2 in. We provide this information, courtesy of the cia world factbook, free to the thousands of customers of flags. She was the daughter of captain heinrich lorenz, master of the ss bremen iv, a german passenger ship, and her mother, an american actress, was related to ambassador henry cabot lodge, jr. The central intelligence agency cia responded to the series of accusations made by ganser in his book regarding the cia s involvement in operation gladio, by claiming that neither ganser nor anyone else could have solid evidence supporting their accusations. North america greenland the world factbook central. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about denmark energy 2015 should be addressed to the cia. This thoroughly modern market economy features hightech agriculture, uptodate smallscale and corporate industry, extensive government welfare measures, comfortable living standards, a stable currency, and high dependence on foreign trade. 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. Finland cia world factbook the best country factbook. Until recently, the danes were an exceptionally homogenous people, which can be attributed to the gradual loss of marginal parts of the realm in the course of time. Once the seat of viking raiders and later a major north european power, denmark has evolved into a modern, prosperous nation that is participating in the general political and economic integration of europe.
Denmark is a net exporter of food and energy and enjoys a comfortable balance of payments surplus. A vibrant nation with a rich past denmark is a prosperous and thriving nation of 5. Popular cia books goodreads share book recommendations. So far, however, the country has opted out of some aspects of the european unions maastricht treaty, including the new joint monetary system. Central europe, bordering the north sea and the baltic sea between the netherlands and poland, south of denmark. 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. The world factbook, also known as the cia world factbook, is a reference resource produced. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of denmark energy 2015 information contained here. The islands have been connected politically to denmark since the 14th century. State enterprises were privatized and taxes were cut. Marita lorenz, born on august 18, 1939, in bremen, germany, was best known for her undercover work with the cia.
A military power during the 17th century, sweden has not participated in any war in almost two centuries. The information regarding denmark on this page is republished from the 2009 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Nov 24, 2015 the cia world factbook 2016 by the central intelligence agency, 9781634503280, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of denmark transportation 2020 information contained here. The major surviving imamahmuslim sects are usulism with nearly more than 10%, nizari ismailism with nearly more than 1% and alevism with. During world war ii, greenlands connection to denmark was severed on april 9, 1940 when denmark was occupied by germany. I have an entire chapter in my book called the downward spiral which talks about my trying to cope. Nonetheless, the danish krone remains pegged to the euro.
After a long consumptiondriven upswing, denmark s economy began slowing in early 2007 with the end of a housing boom. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about denmark 20 should be addressed to the cia. Facts about denmark where peter and jens are the most common first names for men while anne and kirsten were most famous for women. Here are the top 10 dirty operations by cia some of them already mentioned here by others. Denmark s current shape and extent is the result of successive ceding of territory due to its exposed location by the access routes to the baltic. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2017 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations.
The world factbook simple english wikipedia, the free. Nov 17, 2016 denmark s flag is the oldest one used by any nation around the world. The information regarding denmark on this page is republished from the 2015 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Along with norway and sweden, denmark is a part of the northern european region known as scandinavia. The principality of liechtenstein is a landlocked alpine country between austria and switzerland. News and analysis on population size and growth, migration, refugees and more. In 97, norway was absorbed into a union with denmark that lasted more than four centuries. It is located in scandinavia, which is in northern europe. Operation pbsuccess pbsuccess was the code name for a cia backed coup led against the democratically elected government of jacobo arbenz, the presiden. Denmark is a net exporter of food, oil, and gas and enjoys a comfortable balance of payments surplus, but depends on imports of raw materials for the manufacturing sector.
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