No claims are made regarding the accuracy of barbados people 2015 information contained here. Sweden joined the eu in 1995, but the public rejected the introduction of the euro in a 2003 referendum. The estimates are drawn from demographic projections in the cia world factbook as of 2009. Cia the world factbook field listing government type. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of barbados defense forces 1995 information contained here. Slaves worked the sugar plantations established on the island until 1834 when slavery was. Most of the figures are taken from the cia factbook or pew research center surveys according to the cia factbook and the pew research center, the five countries with the largest number of catholics are, in decreasing order of catholic population, brazil, mexico, the philippines, the united states, and italy the country where the membership of the church is the largest.
Bangladesh barbados bassas da india description under iles eparses. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of barbados economy 2015 information contained here. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of barbados energy 2018 information contained here. As of july 2007, the estimated population was 280,946. The world factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 266 world entities. This comprehensive guide is packed with data on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2016. Cia world factbook, converted from original gif format. Barbados is a full and participating member of the caribbean community caricom, the caribbean caricom single market and economy csme, the caribbean court of justice ccj, which currently pertains only to barbados and guyana but is expected to replace the uk privy council for the entire englishspeaking caribbean eventually, and the association of caribbean states acs. The information regarding barbados on this page is republished from the 2009 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. The information regarding barbados on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency and other sources.
Factbook photos obtained from a variety of sources are in the public domain and. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of barbados government 2018 information contained here. In general, information available as of 1 january, 2004 was used in the preparation of the world factbook 2004. The factbook provides a two to threepage summary of the demographics, geography, communications, government, economy, and military of 272. Gdp purchasing power parity compares the gross domestic product gdp or value of all final goods and services produced within a nation in a given year. Barbados is the wealthiest and one of the most developed countries in the eastern caribbean and enjoys one of the highest per capita incomes in the region.
Fringing reefs around the island have declined over many decades although there are still submerged reefs off the west and southern coasts. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2017 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. Barbados was the only vacation destination in this hemisphere with a scheduled concorde. In general, information available as of 1 january 2002 was used in the preparation of the world factbook 2002. Centre for intercultural learning barbados cia world fact book barbados company formation survey 2017 barbados country commercial guide barbados directory of cities, towns, and regions barbados economic freedom barbados embassy of barbados contact information flag of barbados. The information regarding barbados on this page is republished from the 2018 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of barbados 20 information contained here. The following countries do not show world bank 20 data. Issn 155383 for additional information on government leaders in selected foreign countries, go to world leaders.
Sweden the world factbook central intelligence agency. Central intelligence agency, fit for military service means all citizens of a country both male and female between the ages of 16 and 49 that are not otherwise. Other companiessuch as skyhorse publishingalso print a paper edition. Since the island countrys independence in 1966, the economy of barbados has been transformed from a lowincome economy dependent upon sugar production into an uppermiddleincome economy based on tourism and the offshore sector. 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. A nations gdp at purchasing power parity ppp exchange rates is the sum value of all goods and services produced in the country valued at prices prevailing in the united states. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of barbados chiefs of state 2009 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. This fact book is based on the cia world fact book, with added information and links. Johns, the countrys capital, is located along the northwest coast, adjacent to one of the islands many natural harbors. Saint vincent and the grenadines cia world factbook. From the world s most sophisticated intelligence gathering organization, here is the cias official countrybycountry data on nations around the world. The world factbook 2004 printed version provides a snapshot of the world as of 1 january, 2004.
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. List of global manpower fit for military service wikipedia. Atlantic ocean facts for kids geography facts for kids. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about barbados energy 2018 should be addressed to the. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us policymakers. Cia the world factbook field listing net migration rate. String band music, quadrille and bele music and traditional storytelling are also popular. News and analysis on population size and growth, migration, refugees and more. The world factbook is prepared by the cia for the use of u. Uzbekistan is now the world s secondlargest cotton exporter and fifth largest producer. The information regarding barbados on this page is republished from the 1995 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. World fact book of the united states central intelligence agency.
Other major export earners include gold, natural gas, and oil. This comprehensive guide is packed with data on the. Barbados has the third oldest parliament in the world, with uninterrupted parliamentary governance since 1639. 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. Cia world factbook the best country factbook available online. The factbook provides a two to threepage summary of the demographics, geography, communications, government, economy, and military of 266 u. The following list projects the total number of people around the globe that are eligible for military service.
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. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of barbados 2020 information contained here. In the 1990s, tourism and manufacturing surpassed the sugar industry in economic importance. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of barbados transportation 2020 information contained here. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 20192020 offers complete and uptodate information on the world s nations.
In size the atlantic ocean is comparable with roughly 6. The official print version is available from the government printing office. Heavy rains flooded parts of west and central africa in the rainy season of 2010, and among the hardesthit countries was benin. Please keep this page bookmarked more info will be added on our austria facts page soon. 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. Barbados and trinidad and tobago abide by the april 2006 permanent court of arbitration decision delimiting a maritime boundary and limiting catches of flying fish in trinidad. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of barbados 2009 information contained here. The people of barbados have a history of long ingrained christian principles, a sound and free educational system with a literacy rate of 97%. Barbados is an island nation located towards the east of the caribbean sea and the west of the atlantic ocean, part of the eastern islands of the lesser antilles, with the nations of saint lucia and saint vincent and the grenadines being its closest neighbors. Caribbean, island between the caribbean sea and the north atlantic ocean, northeast of venezuela geographic coordinates. Austria facts for kids geography travel map facts for. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of barbados geography 2015 information contained here. Sex ratio at birth has recently emerged as an indicator of certain kinds of sex discrimination in some countries.
The share of swedens population born abroad increased from 11. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about barbados 20 should be addressed to the cia. The island was uninhabited when first settled by the british in 1627. Barbados simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. B cia world factbook the best country factbook available. For additional and more current information on leadership in selected foreign countries, see chiefs of state. 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. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of barbados introduction 2018 information contained here. The national anthem of saint vincent and the grenadines is st. This comprehensive guide is packed with detailed information on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2015. Barbados transnational issues 2015, cia world factbook. As of 2019, there are 44 sovereign states in the world with a monarch as head of state. Nov 24, 2015 from afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2016 offers complete and uptodate information on the world s nations.
No claims are made regarding the accuracy of barbados energy 2015 information contained here. The world factbook simple english wikipedia, the free. The current worldwide number of reported coronavirus covid19 cases has increased by 106,122 with respect to yesterday, according to the european center for disease prevention and control ecdc. The cia world factbook is a great go to guide to the countries of the world. The information regarding barbados on this page is republished from the 20 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Barbados is a full and participating member of the caribbean community caricom, the caribbean caricom single market and economy csme, the caribbean court of justice ccj, which currently pertains only to barbados and guyana but is expected to replace the uk privy council for the entire englishspeaking caribbean eventually, and the. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of barbados transnational issues 2015 information contained here. More than half of the countrys population lives in the st. Historically, the barbadian economy was dependent on sugarcane cultivation and related activities. Jan 07, 2012 list of the richest countries in the world by year 2011. Us relations with barbados united states department of state. Factbook photos obtained from a variety of sources are in the public domain and are free.
Government officials, and its style, format, coverage, and content are primarily designed to meet their requirements. The project gutenberg ebook of the 2007 cia world factbook, by united states this. Cia world fact book, 2004barbados wikisource, the free. Cia the world factbook barbados users empty page at iiasa. Cia world factbook the best country factbook available. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about barbados people 2015 should be addressed to the. The united states and barbados have had friendly bilateral relations. The atlantic is the worlds second largest ocean and covers 25% of the earths surface, after the pacific ocean.
Barbados the world factbook central intelligence agency. The cia world factbook 20192020 by central intelligence. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of barbados 20 information. Cia world fact book all values, unless otherwise stated, are in us dollars. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of barbados 2018 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. Barbados is an island country in the atlantic ocean. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about barbados energy 2015 should be addressed to the. World fact book provides latest demography world news from the most comprehensive global news network on the internet. The greatest depth is the milwaukee deep in puerto rico. Portions of this site are based on public domain works from the u. Central america barbados the world factbook central. Cia the world factbook references flags of the world. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about barbados 2009 should be addressed to the cia.
All suggestions for corrections of any errors about barbados 2018 should be addressed to the cia. The cia world fact book austria country profile accessed september 2016. Barbados cia world factbook the best country factbook. Slaves worked the sugar plantations established on the island until 1834 when slavery was abolished. In 2008, the island had a population of about 284,000 people. The information regarding barbados on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central. The factbook has been an annual publication, but selected data and maps will be updated periodically during the coming year. Since then, sweden has pursued a successful economic formula consisting of a capitalist system intermixed with substantial welfare elements.
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