North america united states the world factbook central. Countries food and agriculture organization of the. Per capita emissions, at 16 tco 2, are the second highest in the g20, nearly three times. The world factbook is a reference resource produced by the central intelligence agency of the united states with almanacstyle information about the countries of the world. The united nations statistics division, in its mission to promote the development of national statistical systems, has developed a central repository of country profiles of statistical systems. Between 1800s1900s, 37 new states were added to the original colony states as the nation grew across north america and conquered more land around the world. The office of public affairs opa is the single point of contact for all inquiries about the central intelligence agency cia. The original colonies fought for independence in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the united states of america in 1783.
These profiles provide quick access to the information for each country in multiple wipo databases. United states of america country inform country risk profile northern america version 2019 high income. United states until 2007, have declined since, but are likely to increase again from 6,487 mtco 2 e 2012 to 6,900 mtco 2 e in 2030. Compared the country is more than twice the size of the european union.
The profiles offer brief, summarized information on a countrys historical background, geography, society, economy, transportation and telecommunications, government and politics, and national security. Note to readers the 2002 country profiles series provides information on the implementation of agenda 21 on a countrybycountry and chapterbychapter basis with the exception of. We read every letter or email we receive, and we will convey your comments to cia officials outside opa as appropriate. A virtual guide to botswana, a landlocked country in southern africa. It shares maritime borders with the bahamas, cuba, and russia. It also includes a direct link to the country website for indepth information.
United states updated october 2017 united states transfer pricing country profile updated october 2017 summary reference the arms length principle 1 does your domestic legislation or regulation make reference to the arms length principle. These are the categories, fields, and subfields of information generally recorded for each country. Students who complete at least one ib course have a college acceptance rate of 93%, in contrast with only 15% for the high school as a whole. Japan held onto the title of the worlds second largest economy for more than 40 years from 1968 to 2010. Country profiles 110 the global gender gap report 20 femaletomale ratio 0. This thematic profile provides a basic snapshot of a countrys situation on maritime transport and international trade, facilitating convenient crosscountry comparisons. The usa is the worlds foremost economic and military power, with global interests and an unmatched global reach. United states hdi value and rank the united states hdi value for 2017 is 0. High mortality females males 10 600 39 600 23 400 63 200 proportional mortality % of total deaths, all ages trends in agestandardized prevalence of diabetes prevalence of diabetes and related risk factors males females total diabetes 9. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser.
The fao country profiles collects information from the entire fao website and provides a fast and reliable way to access countryspecific information with no need to search through individual databases and systems. Zinc is needed for optimal child health and physical growth and normal pregnancy outcomes. The united states of america usa, commonly known as the united states u. Approximately twothirds of the country lies within the tropics. Japan country profile, key facts and original articles. Sep 25, 20 quick, brief overview of the usa with accompanying pictures, music and facts. Each country profile is based on information updated from that contained in the. As of 31 december 2017, the united states operated 99 light water reactors the same as at the end of 2016 with a combined. The smaller entities are compared with washington, dc 178 sq km, 69 sq mi or the mall in washington, dc 0. Quick, brief overview of the usa with accompanying pictures, music and facts. Botswana country profile southern africa nations online. How would you describe your countrys physical features and climate.
Britains american colonies broke with the mother country uk in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the united states of america following the treaty of paris in 1783. Links are to the definitions and notes about each entry. If the probability of inadequate zinc intake is greater than 25%, it is considered an elevated public health concern, according to conclusions of the joint whounicefiaeaizincg interagency meeting on zinc status. Iops countries profiles the united states, june 2017. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the original as the nation expanded across the north american continent and acquired a number of overseas possessions. Jun 29, 2010 each country profile is designed to give a summary of that country, its economy and economic profile. United states health profile national center for hivaids, viral hepatitis, std, and tb prevention centers for disease control and prevention cs2382532 0020171016052556 version 1. Use the text box below to select a county or state. Country benchmarking of burden of disease, continued this figure shows the rank of the united states relative to the same comparator countries for the leading causes of dalys in 1990 top and 2010 bottom. Select a country afghanistan albania algeria andorra angola antigua and barbuda argentina armenia australia austria azerbaijan bahamas bahrain bangladesh barbados belarus. Wto trade profiles the wto trade profiles combine information on trade flows and trade policy measures of members, wto observers and other selected economies. Country profiles united states trade representative. It is bordered by namibia, south africa, and zimbabwe. Name one major difference between this country and the united states.
The fao country profiles collects information from the entire fao website and provides a fast and reliable way to access country specific information with no need to search through individual databases and systems. With an area of 582,000 sq km the country is slightly larger than france, or slightly smaller than the u. T his series of profiles of foreign nations is part of the country studies program, formerly the army area handbook program. Peoples republic of china zhonghua renmin gonghe guo. Land use, landuse change and forestry lulucf emissions amount to 941. The country is also a major source of entertainment. The us has land borders with canada in north and mexico in south. Most of the country is located in central north america. Americas gross domestic product accounts for close to a quarter of the world total, and its military budget is reckoned to be almost as much as the rest of the worlds defence spending put together.
Navigation you can select your country of interest in the list on the right or by using the search box. United states of america country inform country risk profile. Each country profile is designed to give a summary of that country, its economy and economic profile. This series of profiles of foreign nations is part of the country studies program, formerly the army area handbook program. Travel also helps lower our trade deficit with china.
Qatar is a relatively flat country with its highest point reaching just over 300 feet. Country profile united states climate transparency. Human resources management country profiles united states. Geography qatar is a small country located between saudi arabia and the persian gulf. Country profile brazil geography brazil, the largest nation in south america, shares a border with nearly every other country on the continent. Americas gross domestic product accounts for close to a quarter of the world total, and its military budget is reckoned to be almost as much as the rest of the worlds defence spending put. You may select the county or state by name, the name of a city or town in the county, or enter a metro name to return the central county in that metro. United states of america country profile the usa is the worlds foremost economic and military power, with global interests and an unmatched global reach. Term for citizens chinese singular and plural huaren. Foreign relations of the united states previous administration archives. As of 31 december 2017, the united states operated 99 light water reactors the same as at the end of 2016 with a combined net capacity of 99. Department of state professional ethos joint strategic plan foreign affairs manual and handbook department of state by state map. Nov 04, 2019 this thematic profile provides a basic snapshot of a country s situation on maritime transport and international trade, facilitating convenient cross country comparisons. Library of congress federal research division country profile.
See below a list of countries and organizations which. Usa country profile destination usa nations online project. Nuclear power plants in the united states represent approximately onequarter of the worlds nuclear power capacity. The 2002 country profiles series provides information on the implementation of agenda 21 on a country by country and chapterbychapter basis with the exception of. Malaria is a major health problem in the drc and is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the country with the greatest burden among pregnant women and children under five. References guide to country profiles the world factbook. The us government still has some distance to go in terms of parliamentary equality. Country profiles working group on interamerican relations based on our national endowment for democracy ned research, we have compiled individual country reports on how governments have voted and acted in international forums regarding human rights and democratic norms. The country is sparsely populated because up to 70% of the country is covered by the kalahari desert, the vast arid to semiarid landscape in southern africa covering much of botswana and parts of namibia and south africa. American tv, hollywood films, jazz, blues, rock and rap music are primary ingredients in. Country profiles, country reports, country economies. Under the han, a combination of the stricter legalism and the more benevolent, humancentered confucianismknown as han confucianism or state. The profiles offer brief, summarized information on a country s historical background, geography, society, economy, transportation and telecommunications, government and politics, and national security. Information is provided for both wipo members and nonmembers.
Country profiles, country reports, country economies, country. The columns are ordered by the absolute number of dalys in the united states for that particular year, with greatest burden on the left. Country profile of occupational health system in germany page x executive summary basic country information on population, economy and labour market germany is a densely populated and highly industrialized country with more than 82 million inhabitants. Usa country profile destination usa nations online. This page is best viewed in an uptodate web browser with style sheets css enabled. It includes the vast lowland drained by the amazon river system, the grazing lands of the plata river basin, the guyana highlands in the north, and the brazilian highlands, which fall steeply to a. It has an area of 11,437 square kilometers, which is roughly the size of the state of connecticut. Country profile united states of america summary of mpower measures in united states of america m p o w e r monitoring smokefree policies cessation programmes health warnings mass media advertising bans taxation cigarettes less affordable since 2008. The united states has a population of 326 million people.
Japan country profile, facts, news and original articles japan is a fascinating country of economic and business prowess, rich culture, technical wizardry, spatial conundrums and contradictions. United states past, present and indications of future performance towards a lowcarbon economy by evaluating emissions. Most entities are compared with the entire us or one of the 50 states based on area measurements 1990 revised provided by the us bureau of the census. September 2019 capture fisheries and aquaculture occur in many of the coastal watersexclusive economic zone eez, rivers and lakes of the united states of america usa and fishing also takes place in the eezs of other nations and on the high seas e. Based on 2000 census data, the largest cities are the four. Cdc has worked alongside the rwandan ministry of health since 2002 to strengthen its efforts in the areas of hiv testing and counseling, antiretroviral treatment scale up, hiv prevention interventions, tuberculosis tb and hiv services integration, laboratory systems strengthening, health informatics, surveillance, and monitoring and evaluation.
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